Is Venusaur-Mega viable in Gen 6 OU?

Venusaur-Mega is ranked #34 in Gen 6 OU with 5.55% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU is Chansey with a 57.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Venusaur-Mega include Chansey, Clefable.

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

Chansey is the best counter for Venusaur-Mega in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 57.6% of their encounters.

Venusaur-Mega counters

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

#0003 Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison

USAGE 5.6% #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 97.2% Synthesis 97.2% Sludge Bomb 95.6% Growth 31.2% Hidden Power Fire 30.9% Knock Off 27.3% Leech Seed 11.9% Sleep Powder 5.6%

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

Chansey

Normal DEFENSIVE COUNTER

27.726

57.6% dies 9.39%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Venusaur-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 214-252 (30.3 - 35.7%) -- 39.9% chance to 3HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK

20.017

8.2% dies 6.14%

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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Ranked #34 with 5.55% usage. Sorted by reliability score.