Is Terrakion viable in Gen 5 OU?

Terrakion is ranked #13 in Gen 5 OU with 16.32% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Terrakion in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Terrakion in Gen 5 OU is Latios with a 59.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Terrakion include Latios, Alakazam, Keldeo, Excadrill, Landorus-Therian.

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

Latios is the best counter for Terrakion in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 59.8% of their encounters.

Terrakion counters

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

#0639 Terrakion

RockFighting

USAGE 16.3% #13

BASE STATS

HP 91

ATK 129

DEF 90

SPA 72

SPD 90

SPE 108

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGrassFightingGroundPsychicSteelFairy

½×

NormalFirePoisonBugRockDark

Moves

Close Combat 99.9% Stone Edge 99.5% Swords Dance 34.3% X-Scissor 33.0% Rock Slide 32.8% Quick Attack 32.2% Hidden Power Ice 17.2% Stealth Rock 16.4%

Items

Life Orb 31.6% Choice Band 25.0% Choice Scarf 21.5% Focus Sash 14.7% Air Balloon 2.5% Shuca Berry 1.7% Payapa Berry 1.0% Muscle Band 0.6%

Common Teammates

Tyranitar70.0%

Landorus-Therian61.5%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Latios

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

105.706

59.8% dies 8.15%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Latios Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 470-554 (121.7 - 143.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Latios counters → Teams with Latios →

Alakazam

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

25.238

58.1% dies 9.82%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Alakazam Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 324-384 (83.9 - 99.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Alakazam counters → Teams with Alakazam →

Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK

21.052

53.9% dies 10.86%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 498-588 (129 - 152.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

44.823

35.7% dies 10.11%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 404-476 (104.6 - 123.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Excadrill counters → Teams with Excadrill →

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

125.431

27.4% dies 6.78%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 426-504 (110.3 - 130.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

80.128

17.4% dies 5.97%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 378-446 (97.9 - 115.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

84.812

13.5% dies 5.37%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Terrakion: 322-380 (83.4 - 98.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Ranked #13 with 16.32% usage. Sorted by reliability score.