Is Hoopa-Unbound viable in Gen 7 OU?

Hoopa-Unbound is ranked #57 in Gen 7 OU with 2.79% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Hoopa-Unbound in Gen 7 OU?

The best counter for Hoopa-Unbound in Gen 7 OU is Landorus-Therian with a 41.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Hoopa-Unbound include Landorus-Therian, Magearna.

What is the best counter for Hoopa-Unbound in Gen 7 OU?

Landorus-Therian is the best counter for Hoopa-Unbound in Gen 7 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 41.4% of their encounters.

Hoopa-Unbound counters

Gen 7 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0720 Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark

USAGE 2.8% #57

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 160

DEF 60

SPA 170

SPD 130

SPE 80

BST680

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Bug

2×

Fairy

0×

Psychic

Moves

Hyperspace Fury 78.9% Drain Punch 65.8% Gunk Shot 59.8% Fire Punch 58.8% Psychic 22.6% Zen Headbutt 19.6% Knock Off 15.0% Dark Pulse 14.7%

Items

Choice Band 39.5% Darkinium Z 21.0% Assault Vest 9.2% Life Orb 7.8% Choice Specs 6.8% Black Glasses 5.4% Aguav Berry 3.0% Choice Scarf 2.6%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian58.6%

Tapu Lele30.9%

Magearna30.6%

Tornadus-Therian23.6%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

20.55

41.4% dies 10.86%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian U-turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Hoopa-Unbound: 548-648 (150.5 - 178%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK

51.009

29.4% dies 8.99%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Hoopa-Unbound: 282-332 (77.4 - 91.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Magearna counters → Teams with Magearna →

Ranked #57 with 2.79% usage. Sorted by reliability score.