Is Abomasnow viable in Gen 5 OU?

Abomasnow is ranked #34 in Gen 5 OU with 4.27% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Abomasnow in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Abomasnow in Gen 5 OU is Ferrothorn with a 28.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Abomasnow include Ferrothorn, Politoed.

What is the best counter for Abomasnow in Gen 5 OU?

Ferrothorn is the best counter for Abomasnow in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 28.4% of their encounters.

Abomasnow counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0460 Abomasnow

GrassIce

USAGE 4.3% #34

ABILITYSnow Warning

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 92

DEF 75

SPA 92

SPD 85

SPE 60

BST494

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Fire

2×

FightingPoisonFlyingBugRockSteel

½×

WaterElectricGrassGround

Moves

Blizzard 88.7% Ice Shard 82.1% Wood Hammer 70.2% Protect 53.0% Hidden Power Fire 36.7% Giga Drain 30.1% Leech Seed 22.2% Earthquake 8.3%

Items

Leftovers 34.7% Focus Sash 28.9% Never-Melt Ice 19.6% Choice Scarf 11.1% Expert Belt 2.1% Chesto Berry 0.8% Lum Berry 0.7% Choice Specs 0.5%

Abilities

Snow Warning100.0%Soundproof0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

23.348

28.4% dies 9.33%

DAMAGE CALCSnow

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Abomasnow: 109-129 (28.3 - 33.5%) -- 93.8% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Politoed

Water SOFT CHECK

22.499

10.6% dies 6.50%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Politoed Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Abomasnow in Rain: 101-119 (26.3 - 30.9%) -- 6.3% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Politoed counters → Teams with Politoed →

Ranked #34 with 4.27% usage. Sorted by reliability score.