Is Landorus-Therian viable in Gen 5 OU?

Landorus-Therian is ranked #4 in Gen 5 OU with 36.02% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Landorus-Therian in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 5 OU is Skarmory with a 70.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Landorus-Therian include Skarmory, Conkeldurr, Starmie, Thundurus-Therian, Keldeo.

What is the best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 5 OU?

Skarmory is the best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 70.4% of their encounters.

Landorus-Therian counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0645 Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying

USAGE 36.0% #4

BASE STATS

HP 89

ATK 145

DEF 90

SPA 105

SPD 80

SPE 91

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Ice

2×

Water

½×

FightingPoisonBug

0×

ElectricGround

Moves

Earthquake 100.0% U-turn 95.5% Hidden Power Ice 91.8% Stealth Rock 54.6% Stone Edge 23.6% Knock Off 13.2% Superpower 6.0% Explosion 3.4%

Items

Choice Scarf 47.0% Leftovers 44.5% Yache Berry 3.2% Rocky Helmet 2.8% Custap Berry 0.6% Earth Plate 0.5% Fist Plate 0.3% Focus Sash 0.2%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 5 OU teams using Landorus-Therian →

Teams using Skarmory 70% Teams using Conkeldurr 70% Teams using Starmie 68% Teams using Thundurus-Therian 68% Teams using Keldeo 67% Teams using Dragonite 63%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

44.299

70.4% dies 9.69%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 92-108 (27.5 - 32.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Conkeldurr

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

23.965

69.7% dies 9.39%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Conkeldurr Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 416-492 (108.9 - 128.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Conkeldurr counters → Teams with Conkeldurr →

Starmie

WaterPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

64.497

68.5% dies 8.07%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Starmie Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 204-244 (53.4 - 63.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Thundurus-Therian

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

49.943

68.5% dies 9.17%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Thundurus-Therian Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 304-360 (79.5 - 94.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Thundurus-Therian counters → Teams with Thundurus-Therian →

Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

112.469

66.8% dies 7.45%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 534-630 (139.7 - 164.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

61.488

63.4% dies 8.64%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 404-476 (105.7 - 124.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Dragonite counters → Teams with Dragonite →

Latios

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

116.182

62.8% dies 7.67%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 313-369 (81.9 - 96.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Latios counters → Teams with Latios →

Rotom-Wash

ElectricWater OFFENSIVE CHECK

78.141

62.4% dies 7.75%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 308-366 (80.6 - 95.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Rotom-Wash counters → Teams with Rotom-Wash →

Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK

63.069

50.1% dies 8.87%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 235-277 (61.5 - 72.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Garchomp counters → Teams with Garchomp →

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

69.608

40.1% dies 8.29%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Jirachi Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 328-388 (85.8 - 101.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Alakazam

Psychic SOFT CHECK

93.037

39.8% dies 8.58%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Alakazam Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 288-340 (75.3 - 89%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Alakazam counters → Teams with Alakazam →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

141.963

38.4% dies 6.98%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 261-308 (68.3 - 80.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Terrakion

RockFighting SOFT CHECK

57.442

37.2% dies 8.81%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Terrakion Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 292-345 (76.4 - 90.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Terrakion counters → Teams with Terrakion →

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

169.358

36.6% dies 6.27%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 354-417 (92.6 - 109.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Scizor

BugSteel SOFT CHECK

53.997

36.0% dies 9.21%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 177-208 (46.3 - 54.4%) -- 57.8% chance to 2HKO

View Scizor counters → Teams with Scizor →

Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

123.858

31.3% dies 7.03%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 162-192 (42.4 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

View Excadrill counters → Teams with Excadrill →

Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

61.279

30.0% dies 8.18%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Ice Fang vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 276-328 (72.2 - 85.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

125.731

20.3% dies 6.07%

DAMAGE CALCSand

0- SpA Tyranitar Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 200-236 (52.3 - 61.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Ranked #4 with 36.02% usage. Sorted by reliability score.