Is Venusaur-Mega viable in Gen 6 OU?

Venusaur-Mega is ranked #34 in Gen 6 OU with 5.54% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU is Clefable with a 30.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Venusaur-Mega include Clefable, Excadrill.

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

Clefable is the best counter for Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 30.1% of their encounters.

Venusaur-Mega counters

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

#0003 Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison

USAGE 5.5% #34

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 100

DEF 123

SPA 122

SPD 120

SPE 80

BST625

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingPsychic

½×

WaterElectricFightingFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Giga Drain 98.5% Synthesis 97.8% Sludge Bomb 96.7% Leech Seed 32.6% Growth 31.7% Hidden Power Fire 21.0% Knock Off 14.2% Earthquake 4.6%

Items

Venusaurite 100.0%

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

20.142

30.1% dies 10.22%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Thick Fat Venusaur-Mega: 56-68 (15.3 - 18.6%) -- possible 6HKO

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Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

26.336

20.2% dies 7.83%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mold Breaker Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Venusaur-Mega: 154-183 (42.3 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #34 with 5.54% usage. Sorted by reliability score.