Is Amoonguss viable in Gen 6 OU?

Amoonguss is ranked #50 in Gen 6 OU with 3.12% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Amoonguss in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Amoonguss in Gen 6 OU is Clefable with a 45.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Amoonguss include Clefable, Serperior.

What is the best counter for Amoonguss in Gen 6 OU?

Clefable is the best counter for Amoonguss in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 45.8% of their encounters.

Amoonguss counters

Gen 6 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0591 Amoonguss

GrassPoison

USAGE 3.1% #50

ABILITYRegenerator

BASE STATS

HP 114

ATK 85

DEF 70

SPA 85

SPD 80

SPE 30

BST464

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingPsychic

½×

WaterElectricFightingFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Giga Drain 98.3% Spore 97.8% Clear Smog 69.8% Hidden Power Fire 58.8% Sludge Bomb 42.3% Gastro Acid 14.7% Stun Spore 11.0% Foul Play 1.9%

Items

Black Sludge 82.1% Eject Button 10.2% Payapa Berry 2.6% Yache Berry 1.7% Rocky Helmet 1.4% Choice Specs 1.1% Assault Vest 0.6% Leftovers 0.2%

Abilities

Regenerator100.0%Effect Spore0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK

26.807

45.8% dies 9.62%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Amoonguss: 146-172 (33.7 - 39.8%) -- 23.5% chance to 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Serperior

Grass SOFT CHECK

26.295

21.6% dies 8.02%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Amoonguss: 84-100 (19.4 - 23.1%) -- possible 6HKO

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Ranked #50 with 3.12% usage. Sorted by reliability score.