Average Movesets and Moves Used in the CAP Metagame in October and November

[X-Act]

Doug has courteously provided stats for the CAP metagame for October and November, and hence I am providing the usual list of commonly used moves and commonly used movesets for both months.

Enjoy!

Common Moves used in October:

Earthquake 19.62%
Thunderbolt 13.25%
Stealth Rock 13.03%
Earth Power 10.05%
Ice Beam 9.37%
Substitute 9.11%
Surf 8.75%
U-turn 7.96%
Explosion 7.49%
Stone Edge 7.41%
Recover 7.28%
Flamethrower 7.26%
Shadow Ball 7.24%
Waterfall 6.76%
Roost 6.48%
Rapid Spin 6.33%
Bullet Punch 6.14%
Rest 6.03%
Spikes 6.01%
Protect 5.95%
Wish 5.34%
Superpower 5.15%
Fire Blast 5.09%
Pursuit 4.72%
Crunch 4.64%
Dragon Dance 4.64%
Encore 4.63%
Ice Punch 4.55%
Trick 4.16%
Will-o-wisp 4.14%
Draco Meteor 4.13%
Thunderpunch 3.73%
Swords Dance 3.66%
Grass Knot 3.65%
Hydro Pump 3.64%
Sleep Talk 3.61%
Toxic 3.61%
Calm Mind 3.53%
Meteor Mash 3.49%
ShadowStrike 3.48%
Outrage 3.45%
Dragon Pulse 3.39%
Roar 3.17%
Toxic Spikes 3.12%
Close Combat 3.04%
HP-Fire 2.8%
Brick Break 2.78%
Psychic 2.77%
Overheat 2.71%
Energy Ball 2.38%
Iron Head 2.31%
Taunt 2.28%
Thunder Wave 2.13%
Slack Off 2.13%
Paleo Wave 2.03%
Nasty Plot 1.92%
Bulk Up 1.9%
Whirlwind 1.82%
HP-Grass 1.81%
HP-Ice 1.8%
Fire Punch 1.76%
Brave Bird 1.74%
Payback 1.67%
Focus Blast 1.53%
Extremespeed 1.49%
Baton Pass 1.45%
Seismic Toss 1.44%
Leech Seed 1.43%
Sucker Punch 1.43%
HP-Electric 1.41%
Zen Headbutt 1.39%
Shadow Sneak 1.37%
Hammer Arm 1.34%
Softboiled 1.29%
Giga Drain 1.25%
Discharge 1.25%
Dragon Claw 1.24%
Agility 1.21%
Rain Dance 1.16%
Dynamicpunch 1.15%
Focus Punch 1.12%
Ice Shard 1.1%
Perish Song 1.08%
Blizzard 1.08%
Lava Plume 1.08%
Reflect 1.03%
Ancientpower 0.97%
Air Slash 0.95%
Leaf Storm 0.94%
Body Slam 0.93%
Bug Buzz 0.92%
Pain Split 0.91%
Aqua Tail 0.89%
Heat Wave 0.88%
Ice Fang 0.86%
Charge Beam 0.83%
Gyro Ball 0.81%
Fake Out 0.81%
HP-Fighting 0.8%
Sleep Powder 0.78%
Spore 0.75%
Light Screen 0.71%
Bug Bite 0.68%
Aerial Ace 0.65%
Flash Cannon 0.65%
Bounce 0.64%
Signal Beam 0.62%
Rock Polish 0.62%
Aqua Jet 0.6%
Seed Bomb 0.59%
Return 0.58%
Night Slash 0.58%
Fire Fang 0.55%
Revenge 0.52%
Hypnosis 0.51%
Counter 0.5%
Curse 0.49%
Synthesis 0.48%
Aromatherapy 0.47%
Thunder 0.47%
Megahorn 0.41%
Heal Bell 0.41%
Dark Pulse 0.4%
X-Scissor 0.39%
Mach Punch 0.39%
Sludge Bomb 0.38%
Vacuum Wave 0.37%
Aura Sphere 0.37%
Rock Slide 0.36%
Endeavor 0.34%
Tri Attack 0.33%
Super Fang 0.33%
Magnet Rise 0.3%
Wood Hammer 0.29%
Cross Chop 0.28%
Quick Attack 0.28%
HP-Ground 0.27%
Head Smash 0.27%
Flare Blitz 0.26%
Weather Ball 0.24%
Selfdestruct 0.24%
Moonlight 0.24%
Knock Off 0.23%
Tail Glow 0.22%
Shadow Punch 0.21%
Facade 0.21%
Drill Peck 0.19%
Avalanche 0.19%
Charm 0.19%
Confuse Ray 0.18%
Bite 0.18%
Poison Jab 0.17%
Yawn 0.16%
Fake Tears 0.15%
Shadow Claw 0.15%
Ominous Wind 0.15%
Destiny Bond 0.14%
Steel Wing 0.14%
Hyper Beam 0.13%
Haze 0.13%
Belly Drum 0.13%
Double-edge 0.13%
Power Whip 0.11%
Swift 0.1%
HP-Rock 0.1%
Leaf Blade 0.09%
Eruption 0.09%
Cross Poison 0.09%
Acid Armor 0.08%
Torment 0.08%
Tackle 0.08%
Solarbeam 0.07%
Ingrain 0.07%
Switcheroo 0.07%
Psycho Cut 0.07%
Blast Burn 0.07%
Trick Room 0.07%
HP-Dark 0.06%
Force Palm 0.06%
Amnesia 0.06%
Stockpile 0.06%
Attract 0.06%
Mean Look 0.06%
Double Hit 0.06%
Night Shade 0.05%
HP-Flying 0.05%
Endure 0.05%
Water Pulse 0.05%
Frustration 0.05%
Mega Kick 0.05%
Aqua Ring 0.05%
Giga Impact 0.05%
Growl 0.05%
Rock Smash 0.04%
Bullet Seed 0.04%
Brine 0.04%
Crabhammer 0.04%
Flail 0.04%
Volt Tackle 0.04%
Reversal 0.04%
Snore 0.04%
String Shot 0.04%
Seed Flare 0.04%
Sunny Day 0.04%
Mirror Coat 0.04%
Spider Web 0.04%
Secret Power 0.03%
Fly 0.03%
Blaze Kick 0.03%
Gunk Shot 0.03%
Punishment 0.03%
Vine Whip 0.03%
Flash 0.03%
Worry Seed 0.03%
Last Resort 0.03%
Iron Tail 0.03%
Low Kick 0.03%
Assurance 0.03%
Lovely Kiss 0.03%
Rock Blast 0.03%
Razor Leaf 0.03%
Thunder Fang 0.03%
Crush Claw 0.03%
Lunar Dance 0.02%
HP-Psychic 0.02%
Spark 0.02%
Water Spout 0.02%
Cotton Spore 0.02%
Rollout 0.02%
Fury Attack 0.02%
Faint Attack 0.02%
Pluck 0.02%
Headbutt 0.02%
Frenzy Plant 0.02%
Shock Wave 0.02%
Growth 0.02%
Drain Punch 0.02%
Iron Defense 0.02%
Icicle Spear 0.02%
Milk Drink 0.02%
Charge 0.02%
Dig 0.02%
Double Team 0.02%
Stun Spore 0.02%
Flame Wheel 0.02%
Air Cutter 0.02%
Hydro Cannon 0.02%
Magical Leaf 0.02%
Cosmic Power 0.01%
Dragon Rush 0.01%
Slash 0.01%
Metronome 0.01%
Hi Jump Kick 0.01%
Sky Uppercut 0.01%
Hail 0.01%
Memento 0.01%
Power Gem 0.01%
Aurora Beam 0.01%
Detect 0.01%
Foresight 0.01%
Teleport 0.01%
Rock Tomb 0.01%
Bonemerang 0.01%
Feint 0.01%
Mud-Slap 0.01%
Mega Drain 0.01%
Psybeam 0.01%
Morning Sun 0.01%
Whirlpool 0.01%
Icy Wind 0.01%
Sandstorm 0.01%
Bubble 0.01%
False Swipe 0.01%
Fire Spin 0.01%
Grasswhistle 0.01%
Swagger 0.01%
Dream Eater 0.01%
Sweet Kiss 0.01%
Horn Attack 0.01%
Horn Drill 0.01%
Dizzy Punch 0.01%
Sky Attack 0.01%
Mega Punch 0.01%
Attack Order 0.01%
Safeguard 0.01%
Thundershock 0.01%
Psych Up 0.01%
Glare 0.01%
All Others <0.01%

Common Moves used in November:

Earthquake 24.91%
Thunderbolt 14.66%
Stealth Rock 11.92%
U-turn 11.53%
Surf 10.67%
Ice Beam 9.47%
Crunch 8.94%
Stone Edge 8.88%
Substitute 8.85%
Roost 8.0%
Pursuit 7.78%
Bullet Punch 7.56%
Explosion 7.03%
Waterfall 6.81%
Dragon Dance 6.79%
Fire Blast 6.6%
Taunt 6.12%
Swords Dance 6.09%
Close Combat 6.06%
Recover 5.67%
Grass Knot 5.5%
Shadow Ball 5.44%
Sucker Punch 5.44%
Trick 5.23%
Hydro Pump 4.97%
Superpower 4.94%
Earth Power 4.55%
HP-Fire 4.54%
Draco Meteor 4.49%
Rapid Spin 4.34%
Calm Mind 4.27%
Wish 4.11%
Spikes 4.1%
Ice Punch 3.94%
Protect 3.83%
Rest 3.81%
Dragon Pulse 3.67%
Flamethrower 3.18%
Outrage 3.0%
Extremespeed 2.98%
HP-Ice 2.98%
Toxic 2.77%
Meteor Mash 2.62%
Psychic 2.26%
Encore 2.14%
Ice Shard 2.13%
Iron Head 2.08%
Whirlwind 2.07%
HP-Electric 2.03%
Brick Break 2.02%
Sleep Talk 2.0%
Fire Punch 2.0%
Will-o-wisp 1.97%
HP-Grass 1.97%
Bug Bite 1.96%
Bounce 1.94%
Toxic Spikes 1.94%
Selfdestruct 1.91%
Overheat 1.89%
Thunder Wave 1.89%
Dragon Claw 1.81%
Thunderpunch 1.76%
Leaf Storm 1.67%
Brave Bird 1.67%
Roar 1.58%
Leech Seed 1.54%
Ice Fang 1.43%
Flash Cannon 1.42%
Agility 1.37%
Payback 1.29%
Reflect 1.25%
Gyro Ball 1.18%
Spore 1.11%
Focus Blast 1.09%
Heat Wave 1.09%
Focus Punch 1.02%
Seismic Toss 0.99%
Dynamicpunch 0.98%
Softboiled 0.96%
Fake Out 0.96%
Destiny Bond 0.94%
Bulk Up 0.89%
Sleep Powder 0.88%
Blizzard 0.88%
Curse 0.87%
Body Slam 0.83%
Light Screen 0.81%
Slack Off 0.81%
Heal Bell 0.79%
Air Slash 0.79%
Seed Flare 0.76%
Discharge 0.73%
Energy Ball 0.71%
Baton Pass 0.7%
Pain Split 0.66%
Night Slash 0.65%
Mach Punch 0.63%
Shadow Sneak 0.63%
Aqua Jet 0.59%
Megahorn 0.59%
Avalanche 0.58%
Zen Headbutt 0.56%
Seed Bomb 0.56%
Charge Beam 0.55%
ShadowStrike 0.53%
Paleo Wave 0.52%
Aromatherapy 0.51%
Rain Dance 0.51%
Hypnosis 0.49%
Return 0.48%
Flare Blitz 0.48%
Lava Plume 0.45%
Bug Buzz 0.43%
Dark Pulse 0.4%
Sludge Bomb 0.39%
Magnet Rise 0.39%
Tri Attack 0.38%
Nasty Plot 0.37%
HP-Ground 0.36%
Rock Slide 0.35%
X-Scissor 0.35%
Fire Fang 0.35%
Signal Beam 0.34%
Aura Sphere 0.34%
Endeavor 0.33%
Hammer Arm 0.32%
Cross Chop 0.31%
HP-Fighting 0.31%
Perish Song 0.3%
Drill Peck 0.3%
Torment 0.3%
Gravity 0.29%
Low Kick 0.29%
Wood Hammer 0.29%
Confuse Ray 0.28%
Counter 0.25%
Aerial Ace 0.24%
Quick Attack 0.24%
Rock Polish 0.21%
Vacuum Wave 0.19%
Super Fang 0.19%
Knock Off 0.17%
Double-edge 0.17%
Synthesis 0.17%
Giga Drain 0.16%
Moonlight 0.15%
Thunder 0.15%
Ancientpower 0.15%
Trick Room 0.14%
Revenge 0.14%
Yawn 0.14%
Reversal 0.13%
Force Palm 0.13%
Aqua Tail 0.1%
Leaf Blade 0.1%
Stun Spore 0.1%
Poison Jab 0.09%
Hyper Beam 0.09%
Facade 0.09%
Thunder Fang 0.08%
Water Spout 0.08%
Giga Impact 0.08%
Head Smash 0.08%
Belly Drum 0.08%
Shadow Claw 0.08%
Sunny Day 0.08%
Tail Glow 0.08%
Milk Drink 0.07%
Attract 0.07%
Blaze Kick 0.07%
Power Whip 0.06%
Psycho Shift 0.06%
Bite 0.06%
Mirror Coat 0.05%
Double Hit 0.05%
Mean Look 0.04%
Fly 0.04%
Solarbeam 0.04%
Fake Tears 0.04%
Ingrain 0.04%
Eruption 0.04%
Water Pulse 0.04%
Switcheroo 0.04%
Brine 0.03%
Foresight 0.03%
Haze 0.03%
Air Cutter 0.03%
Amnesia 0.03%
Frustration 0.03%
Volt Tackle 0.03%
Psycho Cut 0.03%
Wrap 0.03%
Stockpile 0.03%
Swagger 0.03%
Blast Burn 0.03%
Headbutt 0.03%
Barrier 0.03%
Flame Wheel 0.02%
Gunk Shot 0.02%
Shadow Punch 0.02%
Absorb 0.02%
Frenzy Plant 0.02%
HP-Flying 0.02%
Howl 0.02%
Tailwind 0.02%
Double Team 0.02%
Morning Sun 0.02%
Bullet Seed 0.02%
Swift 0.02%
Crabhammer 0.02%
Spark 0.02%
Iron Tail 0.02%
Safeguard 0.01%
Hi Jump Kick 0.01%
Block 0.01%
Snore 0.01%
Bonemerang 0.01%
Power Swap 0.01%
Dream Eater 0.01%
Sky Uppercut 0.01%
Confusion 0.01%
Ember 0.01%
Iron Defense 0.01%
Bubblebeam 0.01%
Rock Smash 0.01%
Double Kick 0.01%
Cut 0.01%
Secret Power 0.01%
Captivate 0.01%
Glare 0.01%
Aqua Ring 0.01%
Tackle 0.01%
Dragon Rage 0.01%
Dig 0.01%
Wing Attack 0.01%
Growl 0.01%
Beat Up 0.01%
Muddy Water 0.01%
Mega Kick 0.01%
Extrasensory 0.01%
HP-Psychic 0.01%
Ominous Wind 0.01%
Punishment 0.01%
Acid Armor 0.01%
Charge 0.01%
Metal Burst 0.01%
Fire Spin 0.01%
Refresh 0.01%
Astonish 0.01%
Defense Curl 0.01%
Icy Wind 0.01%
Razor Wind 0.01%
Aurora Beam 0.01%
Weather Ball 0.01%
Metronome 0.01%
Psych Up 0.01%
Cosmic Power 0.01%
Thundershock 0.01%
HP-Dragon 0.01%
Faint Attack 0.01%
Power Trick 0.01%
Featherdance 0.01%
Sweet Kiss 0.01%
Disable 0.01%
Water Gun 0.01%
Sonicboom 0.01%
Dragon Rush 0.01%
Razor Leaf 0.01%
Rock Climb 0.01%
Drain Punch 0.01%
Night Shade 0.01%
Charm 0.01%
Magic Coat 0.01%
Magical Leaf 0.01%
Bubble 0.01%
Fling 0.01%
All Others <0.01%

Common Movesets used in October: -CLICK HERE-

Common Movesets used in November: -CLICK HERE-

 

[zarator]

Thank you, X-Act. Since I have some time in my hands, I'm gonna post a "move type frequency" thread for CAP too! Just give me a day or two^^

EDIT: Funny thing. Not only CAP is the only environment where Earth Power gets this sky high usage (10% compared to 3% ca. is huge) but it is only the first time I see Flamethrower more used than Fire Blast. Considering that no CAP has Flamethrower and not Fire Blast, I must say that CAP people are really conservative battlers! :-)

EDIT2: Ah, my comment obviously refers to the October data, since November data are heavily influenced by Colossoil playtest and so do not represent the CAP metagame properly.

 

[VKCA]

Thanks alot x-act
Its hilarious seeing Ep drop with fidgit.

 

[Tortferngatr]

Note that EQ is even more used than usual and Ice Beam/Surf are near tops. Colossoil is epic win...

Holy toledo...

 

[Umbreon Dan]

Stealth Rock 13.03%
Stealth Rock 11.92%

Spikes 6.01%
Spikes 4.1%

i wouldn't say it stopped the secondary, but colossoil definitely seems to have had an impact. i have no explanation for rapid spin's drop in usage, but crunch doubling is hilarious. colossoil is massive.

thanks x-act!

 

[Mattman324]

Rapid spins drop is easily explained: If there is no secondary, what is there to spin away? Leech Seed? Not likely.

EDIT: Oh, and then there's Moonlight. In October, Morning sun was (comparitively) popular, and Moonlight was "Other". Now, the roles are switched around.