Pawniard DarkSteel
Gen 9 LC
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Rank #19
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8.44% usage
What beats Pawniard in Gen 9 LC? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, these Pokémon are the most effective checks and counters. The KO Rate (D) column shows how often Pawniard is KO'd or forced out by each checker. Higher percentages mean stronger counters.
| # | Checker | Encounters | KO Rate (P) | KO Rate (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Squirtle |
22 | 45.5% | 10.62% |
| 2 |  Grimer-Alola |
23 | 43.5% | 10.34% |
| 3 |  Nymble |
26 | 53.8% | 9.78% |
| 4 |  Hippopotas |
26 | 57.7% | 9.69% |
| 5 |  Axew |
22 | 27.3% | 9.50% |
| 6 |  Litten |
29 | 51.7% | 9.28% |
| 7 |  Koffing |
27 | 29.6% | 8.79% |
| 8 |  Espurr |
34 | 44.1% | 8.52% |
| 9 |  Timburr |
35 | 60.0% | 8.28% |
| 10 |  Houndour |
33 | 66.7% | 8.21% |
| 11 |  Larvesta |
36 | 61.1% | 8.12% |
| 12 |  Drilbur |
39 | 41.0% | 7.88% |
| 13 |  Greavard |
35 | 31.4% | 7.85% |
| 14 |  Munchlax |
40 | 40.0% | 7.75% |
| 15 |  Wingull |
36 | 30.6% | 7.68% |
| 16 |  Corphish |
41 | 63.4% | 7.52% |
| 17 |  Cranidos |
45 | 44.4% | 7.41% |
| 18 |  Shellos |
46 | 56.5% | 7.31% |
| 19 |  Diglett-Alola |
51 | 45.1% | 6.97% |
| 20 |  Snover |
32 | 18.8% | 6.90% |
| 21 |  Numel |
47 | 74.5% | 6.36% |
| 22 |  Shroodle |
33 | 15.2% | 6.24% |
| 23 | Pawniard |
66 | 50.0% | 6.15% |
| 24 |  Drifloon |
49 | 24.5% | 6.14% |
| 25 |  Growlithe-Hisui |
75 | 49.3% | 5.77% |
| 26 |  Minccino |
52 | 19.2% | 5.47% |
| 27 |  Toedscool |
83 | 44.6% | 5.46% |
| 28 |  Fuecoco |
25 | 92.0% | 5.43% |
| 29 |  Meowth |
53 | 18.9% | 5.37% |
| 30 |  Cottonee |
54 | 18.5% | 5.29% |
KO Rate (D): % of Pawniard's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Pawniard. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.