Blastoise

Blastoise

Tier E Legends Z-A OU

Last Updated: 01/13/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.05%
Usage Rate
45.77%
Win Rate
15.13%
Lead Rate
1199
Avg Rating
1348
Total Games
617
Wins
731
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

Blastoise Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Blastoise currently holds a E tier ranking in the Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 45.8% win rate. This data represents 64,210 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/30/2025 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 Shell Smash used in 29.5% of battles. Aura Sphere demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.1% While Shell Smash is the most popular choice, Aura Sphere shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Gholdengo, and Magearna in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Slowbro, achieving a 58.2% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meowstic, Lucario, and Slurpuff, while caution is advised against Absol, Slowbro, and Darkrai. Particularly effective against Meowstic with a 60.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Blastoise 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

Most common teammates with Blastoise
421 games
50.1% Win
0.7% appear
286 games
47.2% Win
0.5% appear
225 games
47.1% Win
0.3% appear
209 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
193 games
52.3% Win
0.3% appear
176 games
42.6% Win
0.3% appear
159 games
40.9% Win
0.2% appear
139 games
55.4% Win
0.2% appear
131 games
44.3% Win
0.2% appear
131 games
50.4% Win
0.2% appear
118 games
40.7% Win
0.2% appear
118 games
43.2% Win
0.2% appear
117 games
42.7% Win
0.2% appear
116 games
44.0% Win
0.2% appear
113 games
49.6% Win
0.2% appear
110 games
42.7% Win
0.2% appear
108 games
50.9% Win
0.2% appear
108 games
50.9% Win
0.2% appear
107 games
47.7% Win
0.2% appear
106 games
43.4% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Blastoise
488 games
42.2% Win
0.76% appear
362 games
47.2% Win
0.56% appear
335 games
47.2% Win
0.52% appear
325 games
42.8% Win
0.51% appear
260 games
42.3% Win
0.40% appear
215 games
46.0% Win
0.33% appear
211 games
40.8% Win
0.33% appear
203 games
38.9% Win
0.32% appear
198 games
47.0% Win
0.31% appear
196 games
49.5% Win
0.31% appear
193 games
40.9% Win
0.30% appear
191 games
47.6% Win
0.30% appear
190 games
45.3% Win
0.30% appear
180 games
48.3% Win
0.28% appear
168 games
45.8% Win
0.26% appear
167 games
46.1% Win
0.26% appear
149 games
44.3% Win
0.23% appear
143 games
47.5% Win
0.22% appear
137 games
50.4% Win
0.21% appear
136 games
36.8% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Blastoise
79 games
58.2% Win
0.12% appear
139 games
55.4% Win
0.22% appear
82 games
54.9% Win
0.13% appear
193 games
52.3% Win
0.30% appear
98 games
52.0% Win
0.15% appear
108 games
50.9% Win
0.17% appear
108 games
50.9% Win
0.17% appear
131 games
50.4% Win
0.20% appear
421 games
50.1% Win
0.66% appear
113 games
49.6% Win
0.18% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Blastoise
84 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
63 games
33.3% Win
0.10% appear
75 games
38.7% Win
0.12% appear
85 games
40.0% Win
0.13% appear
65 games
40.0% Win
0.10% appear
118 games
40.7% Win
0.18% appear
159 games
40.9% Win
0.25% appear
71 games
42.2% Win
0.11% appear
176 games
42.6% Win
0.27% appear
117 games
42.7% Win
0.18% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Blastoise performs well against
80 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear
71 games
56.3% Win
0.11% appear
77 games
52.0% Win
0.12% appear
73 games
52.0% Win
0.11% appear
77 games
52.0% Win
0.12% appear
78 games
51.3% Win
0.12% appear
137 games
50.4% Win
0.21% appear
196 games
49.5% Win
0.31% appear
180 games
48.3% Win
0.28% appear
110 games
48.2% Win
0.17% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Blastoise
66 games
31.8% Win
0.10% appear
84 games
33.3% Win
0.13% appear
136 games
36.8% Win
0.21% appear
203 games
38.9% Win
0.32% appear
86 games
40.7% Win
0.13% appear
211 games
40.8% Win
0.33% appear
193 games
40.9% Win
0.30% appear
134 games
41.8% Win
0.21% appear
488 games
42.2% Win
0.76% appear
260 games
42.3% Win
0.40% appear