Is Araquanid viable in Gen 9 Champions OU (alt)?

Araquanid is ranked #64 in Gen 9 Champions OU (alt) with 1.76% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Araquanid counters

Gen 9 Champions OU (alt) · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0752 Araquanid

WaterBug

USAGE 1.8% #64

ABILITYWater Bubble

BASE STATS

HP 68

ATK 70

DEF 92

SPA 50

SPD 132

SPE 42

BST454

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricFlyingRock

½×

WaterIceFightingGroundSteel

Moves

Sticky Web 100.0% Endeavor 77.8% Surf 71.3% Endure 68.6% Liquidation 29.0% Mirror Coat 19.4% Pounce 11.0% Lunge 9.5%

Items

Custap Berry 79.8% Mental Herb 11.5% Focus Sash 4.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.4% Leftovers 1.5% Sitrus Berry 0.6% Choice Band 0.0% Assault Vest 0.0%

Abilities

Water Bubble100.0%Water Absorb0.0%

Tera Types

Ghost 75.8% Water 23.8% Grass 0.3% Steel 0.1% Ground 0.0% Bug 0.0% Normal 0.0% Flying 0.0%

Common Teammates

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

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Ranked #64 with 1.76% usage. Sorted by reliability score.