Is Diancie-Mega viable in Gen 6 OU?

Diancie-Mega is ranked #37 in Gen 6 OU with 5.28% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Diancie-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Diancie-Mega in Gen 6 OU is Excadrill with a 55.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Diancie-Mega include Excadrill.

What is the best counter for Diancie-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

Excadrill is the best counter for Diancie-Mega in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 55.1% of their encounters.

Diancie-Mega counters

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

#0719 Diancie-Mega

RockFairy

USAGE 5.3% #37

BASE STATS

HP 50

ATK 160

DEF 110

SPA 160

SPD 110

SPE 110

BST700

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Steel

2×

WaterGrassGround

½×

NormalFireFlyingBugDark

0×

Dragon

Moves

Moonblast 97.7% Protect 88.8% Diamond Storm 81.3% Earth Power 77.3% Hidden Power Fire 21.4% Stealth Rock 15.0% Rock Polish 8.2% Calm Mind 3.2%

Items

Diancite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Excadrill36.7%

Landorus-Therian33.7%

Tornadus-Therian19.3%

Weavile19.2%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Excadrill

GroundSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK

41.196

55.1% dies 10.93%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mold Breaker Excadrill Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Diancie-Mega: 544-648 (178.9 - 213.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Ranked #37 with 5.28% usage. Sorted by reliability score.