Is Exeggutor viable in Gen 2 OU?

Exeggutor is ranked #11 in Gen 2 OU with 20.81% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Exeggutor in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Exeggutor in Gen 2 OU is Zapdos with a 53.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Exeggutor include Zapdos, Snorlax.

What is the best counter for Exeggutor in Gen 2 OU?

Zapdos is the best counter for Exeggutor in Gen 2 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 53.7% of their encounters.

Exeggutor counters

Gen 2 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0103 Exeggutor

GrassPsychic

USAGE 20.8% #11

BASE STATS

HP 95

ATK 95

DEF 85

SPA 125

SPD 75

SPE 55

BST530

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Bug

2×

FireIcePoisonFlyingGhostDark

½×

WaterElectricGrassFightingGroundPsychic

Moves

Psychic 99.8% Explosion 91.1% Giga Drain 54.8% Sleep Powder 44.3% Hidden Power Fire 33.9% Stun Spore 30.9% Thief 20.2% Leech Seed 14.5%

Items

Leftovers 70.9% nothing 20.2% Miracle Berry 7.7% Pink Bow 0.6% Mint Berry 0.5% Polkadot Bow 0.1% PRZ Cure Berry 0.0% Miracle Seed 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

27.62

53.7% dies 9.49%

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

21.571

21.0% dies 8.77%

Ranked #11 with 20.81% usage. Sorted by reliability score.