Is Entei viable in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles?

Entei is ranked #7 in Gen 8 National Dex Doubles with 21.68% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Entei counters

Gen 8 National Dex Doubles · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0244 Entei

Fire

USAGE 21.7% #7

ABILITYPressure

BASE STATS

HP 115

ATK 115

DEF 85

SPA 90

SPD 75

SPE 100

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGroundRock

½×

FireGrassIceBugSteelFairy

Moves

Lava Plume 100.0% Stomping Tantrum 100.0% Extreme Speed 100.0% Iron Head 100.0% Sacred Fire 0.0% Roar 0.0%

Items

Choice Band 100.0% Silk Scarf 0.0%

Abilities

Pressure0.0%

Common Teammates

Tyranitar0.0%

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

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Ranked #7 with 21.68% usage. Sorted by reliability score.