Is Arceus-Water viable in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

Arceus-Water is ranked #17 in Gen 9 Mix and Mega with 10.66% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Arceus-Water in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

The best counter for Arceus-Water in Gen 9 Mix and Mega is Regieleki with a 53.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Arceus-Water include Regieleki, Great Tusk.

What is the best counter for Arceus-Water in Gen 9 Mix and Mega?

Regieleki is the best counter for Arceus-Water in Gen 9 Mix and Mega, KOing or forcing it out in 53.7% of their encounters.

Arceus-Water counters

Gen 9 Mix and Mega · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0493 Arceus-Water

Water

USAGE 10.7% #17

BASE STATS

HP 120

ATK 120

DEF 120

SPA 120

SPD 120

SPE 120

BST720

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrass

½×

FireWaterIceSteel

Moves

Judgment 100.0% Recover 100.0% Calm Mind 94.5% Will-O-Wisp 50.6% Roar 35.1% Ice Beam 6.0% Psyshock 3.2% Stealth Rock 2.8%

Items

Splash Plate 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Regieleki

Electric SOFT CHECK

23.018

53.7% dies 10.39%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Transistor Regieleki Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Water: 222-264 (50 - 59.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Regieleki counters → Teams with Regieleki →

Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK

21.517

23.2% dies 9.11%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Water: 186-219 (41.8 - 49.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Great Tusk counters → Teams with Great Tusk →

Ranked #17 with 10.66% usage. Sorted by reliability score.