Is Gastrodon viable in Gen 6 OU?

Gastrodon is ranked #54 in Gen 6 OU with 2.82% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Gastrodon in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Gastrodon in Gen 6 OU is Clefable with a 64.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Gastrodon include Clefable.

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

Clefable is the best counter for Gastrodon in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 64.1% of their encounters.

Gastrodon counters

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

#0423 Gastrodon

WaterGround

USAGE 2.8% #54

ABILITYStorm Drain

BASE STATS

HP 111

ATK 83

DEF 68

SPA 92

SPD 82

SPE 39

BST475

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Grass

½×

FirePoisonRockSteel

0×

Electric

Moves

Recover 100.0% Scald 99.7% Clear Smog 79.4% Earthquake 65.6% Earth Power 19.6% Counter 15.6% Toxic 11.3% Mirror Coat 6.1%

Items

Leftovers 98.3% Rocky Helmet 1.3% Rindo Berry 0.4% Sitrus Berry 0.0% Assault Vest 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0% Choice Specs 0.0% Wise Glasses 0.0%

Abilities

Storm Drain90.1%Sticky Hold9.9%Sand Force0.0%

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 DEFENSIVE COUNTER

21.558

64.1% dies 10.33%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Gastrodon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clefable: 108-127 (27.4 - 32.2%) -- 57.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #54 with 2.82% usage. Sorted by reliability score.