Is Volbeat viable in Gen 9 Linked?

Volbeat is ranked #46 in Gen 9 Linked with 4.66% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

Volbeat counters

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

#0313 Volbeat

Bug

USAGE 4.7% #46

ABILITYPrankster

BASE STATS

HP 65

ATK 73

DEF 75

SPA 47

SPD 85

SPE 85

BST430

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireFlyingRock

½×

GrassFightingGround

Moves

Tailwind 99.7% Rain Dance 99.4% Taunt 97.3% U-turn 81.9% Thunder Wave 20.6% Trick 0.4% Encore 0.3% Roost 0.1%

Items

Damp Rock 99.2% Iron Ball 0.4% Mental Herb 0.2% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.1% Leftovers 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0% Aguav Berry 0.0% Salac Berry 0.0%

Abilities

Prankster100.0%Illuminate0.0%

Common Teammates

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 #46 with 4.66% usage. Sorted by reliability score.