Is Espathra viable in Gen 9 Doubles OU?

Espathra is ranked #59 in Gen 9 Doubles OU with 1.50% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

Espathra counters

Gen 9 Doubles OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0956 Espathra

Psychic

USAGE 1.5% #59

ABILITYSpeed Boost

BASE STATS

HP 95

ATK 60

DEF 60

SPA 101

SPD 60

SPE 105

BST481

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

BugGhostDark

½×

FightingPsychic

Moves

Protect 99.6% Calm Mind 99.5% Stored Power 96.7% Baton Pass 93.8% Dazzling Gleam 5.7% Lumina Crash 2.4% Roost 0.8% Expanding Force 0.2%

Items

Grassy Seed 97.4% Leftovers 1.0% Mental Herb 0.6% Covert Cloak 0.3% Focus Sash 0.3% Terrain Extender 0.1% Kee Berry 0.1% nothing 0.1%

Abilities

Speed Boost99.8%Opportunist0.2%Frisk0.0%

Tera Types

Dark 50.6% Fairy 47.4% Psychic 0.6% Fire 0.4% Ghost 0.3% Water 0.3% Fighting 0.1% Dragon 0.1%

Common Teammates

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

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Ranked #59 with 1.50% usage. Sorted by reliability score.