Meta Share
1.8%
152 decks
Win Rate (adj.)
43.5%
Win Rate (raw)
43.5%
Tier
A

Observed win rate above 50%

This archetype's win rate · minimum sample: 5

Larger samples first. These are recorded results, not predictions; a few matches can give extreme rates.

Observed win rate below 50%

This archetype's win rate · minimum sample: 5

Larger samples first. These are recorded results, not predictions; a few matches can give extreme rates.

Statistics computed (UTC):
Analysis window (UTC): –

Choosing this deck from the evidence

2026-10-03 15:20–2026-11-02 15:20 UTC · 152 recorded decks; standings total 334W / 434L / 27D. Raw win rate is 43.5% over 768 decisive games; adjusted is 43.5%. Meets the tier sample floor (5 decks, 15 decisive games). Draws are excluded from both rates. These are participant records, not unique head-to-head matches.

Matchups, recorded lists and construction differences

Against Mega Charizard Y ex Entei ex: 43W / 39L / 5D; 52.4% over 82 decisive games (87 reported match results including draws). This is the largest qualifying sample above 50% among shown opponents. Study this pairing to examine favorable recorded results. These are past results, not a prediction.

Mega Charizard Y ex Entei ex →

Against Mega Greninja ex Suicune ex: 19W / 24L / 1D; 44.2% over 43 decisive games (44 reported match results including draws). This is the largest qualifying sample below 50% among shown opponents. Review this pairing before choosing the deck if this opponent is your concern. A rate near 50% is a near-even record, not a strong counter claim. These are past results, not a prediction.

Mega Greninja ex Suicune ex →

Start with the complete recorded list from The Dark League| C SERIES LEGAL (UPDATE GAME) (#1): 10W / 0L / 0D. Its representative rank uses placement, record, recency and event size; it is not the most common build. Compare the second recorded list in full before making substitutions. Their finishes do not isolate the effect of a card change.

Recorded list →The Dark League| C SERIES LEGAL (UPDATE GAME) →Second recorded list →

Compared with the representative list, the second recorded list adds 1× Giant Cape (A2-147), 1× Irida (A2a-72), 1× May (B1-223), 1× Soothing Shore (B4-154), 2× Froakie (C1-40); removes 1× Greninja (A1-89), 1× Inflatable Boat (A4a-67), 1× Copycat (B1-225), 2× Froakie (B1-71), 1× Field Blower (B3-147). Both contain 20 cards. These are exact-print differences, which may include equivalent prints; compare the complete changes before copying an alternative, not one isolated card.

Giant Cape (A2-147) →Irida (A2a-72) →May (B1-223) →Soothing Shore (B4-154) →

Representative Deck

The single best real example of this archetype this epoch (best placement, then record, then most recent, then largest tournament).

Observed deck variations

Compare this deck with the top recorded results for the same archetype in the current meta window.

These are complete recorded changes, not one-for-one replacement recommendations. Check evolution lines, energy and deck rules before changing your deck.

Recorded variation · 5 changed cards

View source deck →

Added or increased

Irida

+1 Irida

39.5% · 60/152

Observed inclusion

Mars

+1 Mars

28.9% · 44/152

Observed inclusion

May

+1 May

75.7% · 115/152

Observed inclusion

Serena's Choice

+1 Serena's Choice

44.1% · 67/152

Observed inclusion

Soothing Shore

+1 Soothing Shore

68.4% · 104/152

Observed inclusion

Removed or reduced

Greninja

−1 Greninja

100.0% · 152/152

Observed inclusion

Copycat

−2 Copycat

78.3% · 119/152

Observed inclusion

Field Blower

−1 Field Blower

12.5% · 19/152

Observed inclusion

Inflatable Boat

−1 Inflatable Boat

30.3% · 46/152

Observed inclusion

Recorded variation · 6 changed cards

View source deck →

Added or increased

Froakie

+2 Froakie

59.9% · 91/152

Observed inclusion

Irida

+1 Irida

39.5% · 60/152

Observed inclusion

May

+1 May

75.7% · 115/152

Observed inclusion

Giant Cape

+1 Giant Cape

32.2% · 49/152

Observed inclusion

Soothing Shore

+1 Soothing Shore

68.4% · 104/152

Observed inclusion

Removed or reduced

Froakie

−2 Froakie

43.4% · 66/152

Observed inclusion

Greninja

−1 Greninja

100.0% · 152/152

Observed inclusion

Copycat

−1 Copycat

78.3% · 119/152

Observed inclusion

Field Blower

−1 Field Blower

12.5% · 19/152

Observed inclusion

Inflatable Boat

−1 Inflatable Boat

30.3% · 46/152

Observed inclusion

Inclusion counts this exact card print across all decks of the archetype in the current window. Known alternate prints are grouped by game card identity when comparing deck changes.

Top Tournament Decks

Real tournament results, ranked by placement, record, recency and event size.

#1 result

𝑺𝑴𝑻 | Flustered · #1 · 10-0-0

The Dark League| C SERIES LEGAL (UPDATE GAME)

FroakieFroakieFrogadierFrogadierGreninjaGreninjaGreninja exMega Greninja exSuicune exSuicune exCopycatCopycatProfessor's ResearchProfessor's Research
View Full Decklist →

#2 result

𝐃𝐍𝐓 | Marnel · #2 · 9-2-1

🌟 NEW SET CELEBRATION!!︱ $20 BEC'S WEEKLY

FroakieFroakieFrogadierFrogadierGreninjaGreninja exMega Greninja exSuicune exSuicune exProfessor's ResearchProfessor's ResearchSoothing Shore
View Full Decklist →

#3 result

iluchien · #2 · 7-2-2

The Dark League Evening pop up UPDATE YOUR GAME!!!

FroakieFroakieFrogadierFrogadierGreninjaGreninja exMega Greninja exSuicune exSuicune exProfessor's ResearchProfessor's ResearchSerena's Choice
View Full Decklist →

Observed win rate above 50%

Minimum decisive matches: 5. Mirror matchups excluded.

OpponentRecordSampleWR (raw)WR (adj.)
Entei exMega Charizard Y exMega Charizard Y exEntei exRecord43-39-5Sample82WR (raw)52.4%WR (adj.)52.4%
Mega Mewtwo X exMew exMega Mewtwo X exMew exRecord11-10-2Sample21WR (raw)52.4%WR (adj.)52.2%
RibombeeAlolan Exeggutor exAlolan Exeggutor exRibombeeRecord7-5-1Sample12WR (raw)58.3%WR (adj.)57.1%
HydreigonMega Absol exHydreigonMega Absol exRecord6-5-0Sample11WR (raw)54.5%WR (adj.)53.8%
Mega Sceptile exGreninjaMega Sceptile exGreninjaRecord6-5-0Sample11WR (raw)54.5%WR (adj.)53.8%

Observed win rate below 50%

Minimum decisive matches: 5. This archetype's win rate

OpponentRecordSampleWR (raw)WR (adj.)
GreninjaSuicune exMega Greninja exSuicune exRecord19-24-1Sample43WR (raw)44.2%WR (adj.)44.4%
DragonairGiratina exGiratina exDragonairRecord12-29-0Sample41WR (raw)29.3%WR (adj.)30.2%
Pikachu exPawmotPikachu exPawmotRecord11-16-0Sample27WR (raw)40.7%WR (adj.)41.4%
Suicune exBaxcaliburSuicune exBaxcaliburRecord6-18-3Sample24WR (raw)25.0%WR (adj.)26.9%
GreninjaGreninja exGreninja exMega Greninja exRecord10-13-2Sample23WR (raw)43.5%WR (adj.)44.0%

Recent Tournament Decklists

Recorded decks in the current meta window, most recent tournament first.

TournamentTrainerPlacementRecord
DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UP𝗠𝗢𝗡⭐️ | Suede#740-2-0
DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UProgervilarmau#720-3-0
DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UPsoap728#333-2-0
DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UPBTG | Chronos#790-4-0
DR KELP’S CHUM BUCKET POP UPTBC | Testi#611-2-0
Lagoon Season 11 Invitational (FA Prizes)syr#56-1-0
Lagoon Season 11 Invitational (FA Prizes)Luffytaro_91#340-3-0
Lagoon Season 11 Invitational (FA Prizes)Azin#182-3-0
The Dark League Afternoon Pop Up | $15 USD & FAs 𝐃𝐍𝐓 | Marnel—1-1-0
The Dark League Afternoon Pop Up | $15 USD & FAswhiteRabbit—0-2-0