Battle Statistics
Move Performance Analysis
Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles
⚠️ Important Note:
- This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
- Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
- Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
- For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.
Usage Trend
Win Rate Trend
Performance by Rating Tier
Volcanion Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Volcanion currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 2.3% usage rate and 50.4% win rate. This data represents 37,721 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.
Rating Tier Performance
Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.
Key Moves
The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Steam Eruption used in 44.1% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 71.4% While Steam Eruption is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Iron Valiant, Kingambit, and Hatterene in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Dondozo, achieving a 73.9% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Clodsire, Ursaluna, and Clefable, while caution is advised against Hydreigon, Tinkaton, and Weavile. Particularly effective against Clodsire with a 72.2% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Volcanion maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
