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
Ariados Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Ariados currently holds a E tier ranking in the Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.5% usage rate and 45.5% win rate. This data represents 63,855 games analyzed over 28 days from 03/14/2026 to 04/09/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Sticky Web used in 61.7% of battles. Megahorn demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.2% While Sticky Web is the most popular choice, Megahorn shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Gholdengo, Excadrill, and Meganium in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gardevoir, achieving a 59.3% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Chesnaught, Froslass, and Delphox, while caution is advised against Excadrill, Keldeo-Resolute, and Hoopa-Unbound. Particularly effective against Chesnaught with a 68.6% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Ariados currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
