Is Exeggutor viable in Gen 2 OU?

Exeggutor is ranked #8 in Gen 2 OU with 26.27% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 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 Apr 2026 - Jun 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 · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0103 Exeggutor

GrassPsychic

USAGE 26.3% #8

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 99.9% Explosion 92.8% Giga Drain 53.9% Sleep Powder 42.3% Stun Spore 33.1% Hidden Power Fire 31.1% Thief 21.4% Leech Seed 18.2%

Items

Leftovers 75.0% nothing 21.4% Miracle Berry 2.9% Mint Berry 0.4% Pink Bow 0.2% Polkadot Bow 0.1% Twisted Spoon 0.0% Charcoal 0.0%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Zapdos 54% Teams using Snorlax 21%

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 #8 with 26.27% usage. Sorted by reliability score.