Is Victreebel viable in Gen 1 OU?

Victreebel is ranked #18 in Gen 1 OU with 2.51% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Victreebel in Gen 1 OU?

The best counter for Victreebel in Gen 1 OU is Tauros with a 40.9% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Victreebel include Tauros, Chansey, Exeggutor, Starmie.

What is the best counter for Victreebel in Gen 1 OU?

Tauros is the best counter for Victreebel in Gen 1 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 40.9% of their encounters.

Victreebel counters

Gen 1 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0071 Victreebel

GrassPoison

USAGE 2.5% #18

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 105

DEF 65

SPA 100

SPD 70

SPE 70

BST490

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingPsychic

½×

WaterElectricFightingFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Razor Leaf 99.9% Wrap 99.7% Sleep Powder 97.0% Stun Spore 88.7% Hyper Beam 11.0% Swords Dance 2.1% Body Slam 1.2% Toxic 0.4%

Items

nothing 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tauros

Normal SOFT CHECK

27.744

40.9% dies 9.33%

Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK

28.106

21.5% dies 7.75%

Exeggutor

GrassPsychic SOFT CHECK

48.516

18.2% dies 7.83%

Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK

26.39

17.3% dies 7.36%

Ranked #18 with 2.51% usage. Sorted by reliability score.