Is Nuzleaf viable in Gen 9 350 Cup?

Nuzleaf is ranked #49 in Gen 9 350 Cup with 3.71% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Nuzleaf counters

Gen 9 350 Cup · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0274 Nuzleaf

GrassDark

USAGE 3.7% #49

ABILITYChlorophyll

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 70

DEF 40

SPA 60

SPD 40

SPE 60

BST340

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Bug

2×

FireIceFightingPoisonFlyingFairy

½×

WaterElectricGrassGroundGhostDark

0×

Psychic

Moves

Knock Off 93.2% Solar Blade 61.6% Swords Dance 59.6% Fake Out 49.1% Defog 28.0% Leech Seed 27.9% Rest 20.6% Synthesis 7.6%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 76.5% Choice Band 8.8% Leftovers 5.1% Life Orb 4.5% Focus Sash 3.3% Miracle Seed 1.5% Heat Rock 0.4% Normal Gem 0.0%

Abilities

Chlorophyll75.9%Early Bird24.1%Pickpocket0.0%

Tera Types

Poison 48.7% Fairy 31.2% Grass 10.7% Steel 3.4% Ghost 2.7% Rock 1.5% Ground 1.3% Dark 0.4%

Common Teammates

Shroodle21.3%

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 #49 with 3.71% usage. Sorted by reliability score.