Meta Lab
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Top Pokémon
Showdown ladderRegulation M-B · 2026-09| # | Pokémon | Usage | % | Δ prev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kingambit | 58.0 | ▲ 10.8 | |
| 2 |  Basculegion | 42.1 | ▲ 10.6 | |
| 3 |  Garchomp | 33.7 | ▲ 1.5 | |
| 4 |  Whimsicott | 32.9 | ▲ 9.4 | |
| 5 |  Sneasler | 30.7 | ▼ 0.7 | |
| 6 |  Charizard | 30.1 | ▲ 3.6 | |
| 7 |  Floette | 27.9 | ▲ 10.7 | |
| 8 |  Incineroar | 23.8 | ▼ 9.8 | |
| 9 |  Sylveon | 19.3 | ▲ 0.9 | |
| 10 |  Sinistcha | 18.9 | ▼ 7.2 | |
| 11 |  Farigiraf | 18.4 | ▼ 0.1 | |
| 12 |  Raichu | 12.1 | ▲ 1.1 | |
| 13 |  Staraptor | 12.0 | ▼ 4.5 | |
| 14 |  Arcanine | 10.4 | ▲ 4.7 | |
| 15 |  Venusaur | 10.1 | ▲ 1.5 | |
| 16 |  Archaludon | 8.4 | ▼ 1.7 | |
| 17 |  Blastoise | 8.3 | ▼ 2.6 | |
| 18 |  Froslass | 8.3 | ▲ 0.6 | |
| 19 |  Delphox | 8.2 | ▼ 4.6 | |
| 20 |  Pelipper | 7.9 | ▼ 0.4 | |
| 21 |  Dragonite | 7.8 | ▲ 2.9 | |
| 22 |  Aerodactyl | 7.3 | ▼ 0.2 | |
| 23 |  Grimmsnarl | 6.4 | ▼ 0.2 | |
| 24 |  Swampert | 6.2 | ▼ 0.9 | |
| 25 |  Gholdengo | 5.7 | ▼ 1.7 | |
| 26 |  Torkoal | 5.2 | ▲ 0.5 | |
| 27 |  Scovillain | 5.0 | ▲ 0.2 | |
| 28 |  Metagross | 4.9 | ▲ 1.2 | |
| 29 |  Lycanroc | 4.6 | ▲ 2.0 | |
| 30 |  Toxapex | 4.3 | ▲ 0.3 | |
| 31 |  Maushold | 4.1 | ▼ 1.4 | |
| 32 |  Excadrill | 4.0 | ▼ 0.4 | |
| 33 |  Milotic | 3.8 | ▼ 2.2 | |
| 34 |  Tyranitar | 3.2 | ▼ 1.0 | |
| 35 |  Primarina | 2.9 | ▼ 0.2 | |
| 36 |  Tsareena | 2.9 | ▲ 1.6 | |
| 37 |  Rotom | 2.7 | ▼ 0.8 | |
| 38 |  Kommo-o | 2.4 | ▼ 1.9 | |
| 39 |  Ninetales | 2.4 | ▼ 4.2 | |
| 40 |  Kleavor | 2.4 | ▲ 2.1 |
Showing the top 40 of 191 ranked species.
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics · 2026-09 · Showdown ladder data, not the official in-game ranked ladder.
Meta changes
Showdown ladder2026-09 vs 2026-08Risers
- Kingambit58.0%▲ 10.8
- Floette27.9%▲ 10.7
- Basculegion42.1%▲ 10.6
- Whimsicott32.9%▲ 9.4
- Arcanine10.4%▲ 4.7
Fallers
- Incineroar23.8%▼ 9.8
- Sinistcha18.9%▼ 7.2
- Delphox8.2%▼ 4.6
- Staraptor12.0%▼ 4.5
- Ninetales2.4%▼ 4.2
Common cores
Share shows how often the combination appears: among teammate pairings on Showdown, or among public team lists for tournaments (2026-10-19 – 2026-10-20).
Recent tournaments
Limitless tournaments| Tournament | Date | Players | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOTG Online Series - Champions - S101 | 2026-10-20 | 9 | DokkaToast |
| ˗ˋˏ❤︎ˎˊ˗ Pomelo Late Night Tour | 2026-10-20 | 29 | kodoku |
| SS Fight Club 3 | 2026-10-20 | 21 | babylady |
| VGC Reg M-C Ingame Tour #9 (Shiny Gyarados) | 2026-10-19 | 44 | Yegorushhka |
| Amyverse VGC Champions Arena #15 ❤️ Cash Prize! | 2026-10-19 | 77 | Aloy2023 |
| RookideeVGC Qualifier| Prize Shiny Pawmot | 2026-10-19 | 39 | XChunkzx102 |
| Intimidators Champions Challenge #51 REG M-C | 2026-10-19 | 52 | CaioVGC |
| Pokepal Smackdown #163 (Champions) (Reg M-C) | 2026-10-19 | 34 | ProfSkarmoryYT |
Source: Limitless (play.limitlesstcg.com) — community tournaments with results and public team lists.
Format comparison
Showdown ladderRegulation M-B vs Regulation M-C| Pokémon | Regulation M-B | Regulation M-C |
|---|---|---|
| Kingambit | 58.0% | 25.3% |
 Rillaboom | — | 46.6% |
| Basculegion | 42.1% | 20.6% |
| Sneasler | 30.7% | 37.1% |
| Garchomp | 33.7% | 9.5% |
| Whimsicott | 32.9% | 7.6% |
| Incineroar | 23.8% | 31.7% |
| Charizard | 30.1% | 12.2% |
 Salamence | — | 28.1% |
| Floette | 27.9% | 10.8% |
 Indeedee | — | 20.3% |
| Sylveon | 19.3% | 10.4% |
| Gholdengo | 5.7% | 19.1% |
| Sinistcha | 18.9% | 7.3% |
| Farigiraf | 18.4% | 15.7% |
| Archaludon | 8.4% | 17.2% |
 Golisopod | — | 15.7% |
| Pelipper | 7.9% | 14.8% |
| Raichu | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| Staraptor | 12.0% | 6.3% |
| Milotic | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| Arcanine | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Venusaur | 10.1% | 3.0% |
 Gardevoir | 1.4% | 9.4% |
| Blastoise | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| Froslass | 8.3% | 4.8% |
| Delphox | 8.2% | 3.4% |
The top 20 Pokémon from each Showdown format (2026-09 vs 2026-09).
Read the Meta Lab methodology or browse Champions sources.