What is Stratagem?
Stratagem is a free, browser-based tactical companion for competitive Pokémon VGC (Video Game Championships). Whether you are preparing for a local tournament, climbing the online ranked ladder, or exploring the metagame, Stratagem gives you the analytical tools you need — all in one place.
Get StartedAnalyze matchup heatmaps, optimize lead selections, compare speed tiers, run damage calculations, and simulate entire battles turn by turn. Stratagem helps you make data-driven decisions before you enter the team preview screen.
Stratagem supports both the standard VGC format and the Pokémon Champions ruleset, with dedicated move pools, stat calculations, and prebuilt team recommendations for each mode.
Features
Browse a curated library of competitive teams, each with detailed game plans, strategic summaries, and star-player breakdowns. Shuffle recommendations or filter by archetype to find the team that fits your play style.
Build custom teams from scratch with a fully featured team builder. Choose species, moves, abilities, items, natures, and EV spreads with real-time stat previews, type-coverage feedback, and legality checks.
Import teams instantly using the standard Pokepaste format used by Pokémon Showdown. Paste your team, your opponent's team, or both — then jump straight into analysis.
Simulate the team preview phase. Select your four Pokémon and your opponent's four, designate leads and backs, and get real-time advice on the strongest bring order.
Access eight specialized analysis panels: Selection Advisor, Matchup Heatmap, Lead Advisor, Game Plan, Speed Tiers, Turn Timeline, Damage Calculator, and Type Coverage Matrix.
Simulate full double battles turn by turn. Preview turn order, see expected damage ranges for every move, track field conditions, and test alternate lines of play before committing in a real game.