Is Gourgeist viable in Gen 8 1v1?

Gourgeist is ranked #60 in Gen 8 1v1 with 1.01% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

Gourgeist counters

Gen 8 1v1 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0711 Gourgeist

GhostGrass

USAGE 1.0% #60

BASE STATS

HP 65

ATK 90

DEF 122

SPA 58

SPD 75

SPE 84

BST494

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingGhostDark

½×

WaterElectricGrassGround

0×

NormalFighting

Moves

Trick 100.0% Disable 100.0% Synthesis 100.0% Poltergeist 100.0% Phantom Force 0.0% Curse 0.0% Protect 0.0% Rest 0.0%

Items

Choice Scarf 100.0% Sitrus Berry 0.0%

Common Teammates

Hawlucha0.0%

Lopunny0.0%

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

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #60 with 1.01% usage. Sorted by reliability score.