Is Suicune viable in Gen 3 OU?

Suicune is ranked #9 in Gen 3 OU with 23.16% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Suicune in Gen 3 OU?

Zapdos has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 70.8% of 25.91268806872659 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.9 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Suicune matchup checks ranked in Gen 3 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Suicune was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Suicune counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0245 Suicune

Water

USAGE 23.2% #9

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 75

DEF 115

SPA 90

SPD 115

SPE 85

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrass

½×

FireWaterIceSteel

Moves

Calm Mind 99.5% Surf 82.1% Rest 61.7% Roar 47.3% Ice Beam 45.0% Substitute 18.8% Hydro Pump 17.9% Sleep Talk 10.7%

Items

Leftovers 98.8% Salac Berry 1.1% Lum Berry 0.1% Chesto Berry 0.0% Mystic Water 0.0% Choice Band 0.0% nothing 0.0% Sea Incense 0.0%

Common Teammates

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Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Suicune + Claydol 49.0% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.913

35.1

70.8% Standard error 8.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Suicune: 219-258 (54.2 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Jirachi

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.046

24.9

64.7% Standard error 9.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Suicune Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Jirachi: 122-144 (30.1 - 35.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Celebi

PsychicGrass SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.04

9.2

50.0% Standard error 10.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Celebi Hidden Power Grass vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Suicune: 139-164 (34.4 - 40.5%) -- 50.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

96.946

6.5

40.7% Standard error 8.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Suicune: 100-100 (24.7 - 24.7%) -- guaranteed 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.472

2.2

46.3% Standard error 11.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Suicune Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Suicune: 55-65 (13.6 - 16%)

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

101.771

-9.4

14.9% Standard error 6.07 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Suicune: 163-192 (40.3 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after sandstorm damage and Leftovers recovery

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Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.209

-10.6

23.0% Standard error 8.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Salamence Hidden Power Flying vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Suicune: 115-136 (28.4 - 33.6%) -- 96.4% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Metagross

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.827

-11.1

28.4% Standard error 9.88 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Metagross Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Suicune: 544-641 (134.6 - 158.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Swampert

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.535

-12.6

16.9% Standard error 7.37 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Suicune: 94-111 (23.2 - 27.4%) -- possible 5HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.513

-13.5

8.2% Standard error 5.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Drill Peck vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Suicune: 92-109 (22.7 - 26.9%) -- possible 5HKO

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Ranked #9 with 23.16% usage. Sorted by conservative score.