Is Landorus-Therian viable in Gen 6 OU?

Landorus-Therian is ranked #3 in Gen 6 OU with 22.88% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Landorus-Therian in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 6 OU is Skarmory with a 82.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Landorus-Therian include Skarmory, Keldeo, Rotom-Wash, Serperior, Dragonite.

What is the best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 6 OU?

Skarmory is the best counter for Landorus-Therian in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 82.6% of their encounters.

Landorus-Therian counters

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

#0645 Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying

USAGE 22.9% #3

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 98.8% U-turn 88.3% Stealth Rock 65.9% Stone Edge 54.9% Knock Off 31.1% Explosion 14.9% Imprison 7.6% Swords Dance 7.5%

Items

Rocky Helmet 46.5% Choice Scarf 34.7% Leftovers 5.7% Yache Berry 3.5% Focus Sash 3.0% Earth Plate 2.7% Soft Sand 2.5% Assault Vest 1.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 6 OU teams using Landorus-Therian →

Teams using Skarmory 83% Teams using Keldeo 81% Teams using Rotom-Wash 81% Teams using Serperior 81% Teams using Dragonite 69% Teams using Zapdos 67%

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

21.557

82.6% dies 8.16%

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 →

Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

70.517

81.3% dies 7.87%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 326-386 (85.3 - 101%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Rotom-Wash

ElectricWater OFFENSIVE CHECK

30.144

80.7% dies 7.18%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 284-336 (74.3 - 87.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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

Serperior

Grass DEFENSIVE COUNTER

23.041

80.6% dies 8.24%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Serperior: 241-284 (68 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Serperior counters → Teams with Serperior →

Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

27.256

69.1% dies 8.85%

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 →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

52.557

67.5% dies 9.08%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 232-276 (60.7 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Weavile

DarkIce OFFENSIVE CHECK

50.219

62.3% dies 9.67%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Weavile Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 948-1116 (248.1 - 292.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Weavile counters → Teams with Weavile →

Thundurus

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

75.292

60.0% dies 9.60%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Thundurus Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 232-276 (60.7 - 72.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Thundurus counters → Teams with Thundurus →

Clefable

Fairy DEFENSIVE COUNTER

37.3

59.2% dies 8.05%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 284-335 (72 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Clefable counters → Teams with Clefable →

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

20.056

57.7% dies 11.03%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gliscor: 200-236 (56.4 - 66.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

32.197

53.4% dies 8.79%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 189-223 (49.4 - 58.3%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK

54.839

49.6% dies 9.33%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Tornadus-Therian Hidden Power Ice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 140-168 (36.6 - 43.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Tornadus-Therian counters → Teams with Tornadus-Therian →

Talonflame

FireFlying SOFT CHECK

20.778

42.0% dies 10.83%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Gale Wings Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 256-303 (67 - 79.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Talonflame counters → Teams with Talonflame →

Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting SOFT CHECK

112.077

41.7% dies 7.89%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Lopunny-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 408-484 (106.8 - 126.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Lopunny-Mega counters → Teams with Lopunny-Mega →

Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon SOFT CHECK

27.715

35.8% dies 9.11%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Landorus-Therian: 306-361 (80.1 - 94.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Charizard-Mega-X counters → Teams with Charizard-Mega-X →

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

101.517

35.6% dies 8.16%

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 →

Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK

96.88

30.2% dies 7.99%

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 →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

23.591

30.2% dies 9.45%

DAMAGE CALCSand

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

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

192.446

29.9% dies 5.68%

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 →

Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK

24.707

23.4% dies 8.51%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 150-177 (39.2 - 46.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after trapping damage

View Heatran counters → Teams with Heatran →

Ranked #3 with 22.88% usage. Sorted by reliability score.