Volcarona

Volcarona

Tier D BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 08/04/2026 01:02 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

6.01%
Usage Rate
49.85%
Win Rate
8.02%
Lead Rate
36.06%
Selection Rate
1161
Avg Rating
2043
Total Games
1018
Wins
1025
Losses

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

Volcarona Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Volcarona currently holds a D tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 6.0% usage rate and 49.9% win rate. This data represents 16,995 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/21/2026 to 08/04/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

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 Quiver Dance used in 20.6% of battles. Bug Buzz demonstrates the highest win rate at 64.8% While Quiver Dance is the most popular choice, Bug Buzz shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Grimmsnarl, and Gyarados in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Snorlax, achieving a 67.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Kangaskhan, Scrafty, and Arcanine, while caution is advised against Diggersby, Milotic, and Bellibolt. Particularly effective against Kangaskhan with a 84.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Volcarona 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

Most common teammates with Volcarona
546 games
53.1% Win
3.2% appear
423 games
55.8% Win
2.5% appear
407 games
55.5% Win
2.4% appear
323 games
51.4% Win
1.9% appear
299 games
56.5% Win
1.8% appear
292 games
48.6% Win
1.7% appear
288 games
60.1% Win
1.7% appear
284 games
52.8% Win
1.7% appear
280 games
43.2% Win
1.6% appear
254 games
61.8% Win
1.5% appear
253 games
50.6% Win
1.5% appear
236 games
59.3% Win
1.4% appear
231 games
42.9% Win
1.4% appear
212 games
49.5% Win
1.2% appear
212 games
50.9% Win
1.2% appear
199 games
58.3% Win
1.2% appear
170 games
36.5% Win
1.0% appear
167 games
53.3% Win
1.0% appear
160 games
35.0% Win
0.9% appear
152 games
47.4% Win
0.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Volcarona
588 games
44.9% Win
3.46% appear
400 games
48.0% Win
2.35% appear
366 games
48.1% Win
2.15% appear
301 games
49.8% Win
1.77% appear
283 games
47.4% Win
1.67% appear
261 games
55.2% Win
1.54% appear
256 games
39.8% Win
1.51% appear
255 games
47.1% Win
1.50% appear
248 games
41.1% Win
1.46% appear
236 games
47.5% Win
1.39% appear
235 games
45.1% Win
1.38% appear
229 games
42.8% Win
1.35% appear
216 games
48.6% Win
1.27% appear
216 games
55.6% Win
1.27% appear
211 games
49.8% Win
1.24% appear
199 games
42.2% Win
1.17% appear
194 games
52.1% Win
1.14% appear
193 games
49.2% Win
1.14% appear
190 games
53.2% Win
1.12% appear
186 games
50.5% Win
1.09% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Volcarona
92 games
67.4% Win
0.54% appear
34 games
64.7% Win
0.20% appear
254 games
61.8% Win
1.49% appear
33 games
60.6% Win
0.19% appear
288 games
60.1% Win
1.69% appear
40 games
60.0% Win
0.24% appear
236 games
59.3% Win
1.39% appear
54 games
59.3% Win
0.32% appear
109 games
58.7% Win
0.64% appear
199 games
58.3% Win
1.17% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Volcarona
61 games
27.9% Win
0.36% appear
20 games
30.0% Win
0.12% appear
53 games
30.2% Win
0.31% appear
46 games
30.4% Win
0.27% appear
45 games
31.1% Win
0.26% appear
34 games
32.4% Win
0.20% appear
40 games
32.5% Win
0.24% appear
30 games
33.3% Win
0.18% appear
120 games
34.2% Win
0.71% appear
105 games
34.3% Win
0.62% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Volcarona performs well against
26 games
84.6% Win
0.15% appear
25 games
72.0% Win
0.15% appear
27 games
66.7% Win
0.16% appear
35 games
65.7% Win
0.21% appear
20 games
65.0% Win
0.12% appear
28 games
64.3% Win
0.16% appear
41 games
63.4% Win
0.24% appear
27 games
63.0% Win
0.16% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
29 games
62.1% Win
0.17% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Volcarona
21 games
28.6% Win
0.12% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
0.18% appear
68 games
36.8% Win
0.40% appear
29 games
37.9% Win
0.17% appear
120 games
38.3% Win
0.71% appear
43 games
39.5% Win
0.25% appear
256 games
39.8% Win
1.51% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
248 games
41.1% Win
1.46% appear
24 games
41.7% Win
0.14% appear