Checks and Counters

What beats Amoonguss in Gen 9 Monotype? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Amoonguss. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Amoonguss.

Amoonguss is ranked #79 in Gen 9 Monotype with a 2.41% usage rate.

The top five checks and counters for Amoonguss in Gen 9 Monotype are Gholdengo (84.5%), Greninja (78.8%), Meowscarada (60.6%), Gliscor (52.9%), Sneasler (50.7%).

#CheckerEncountersKO Rate (P)KO Rate (D)
1 Gholdengo Gholdengo 36.586 84.5% 5.98%
2 Greninja Greninja 56.65 78.8% 5.43%
3 Meowscarada Meowscarada 45.368 60.6% 7.25%
4 Gliscor Gliscor 33.378 52.9% 8.64%
5 Sneasler Sneasler 41.454 50.7% 7.76%

KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Amoonguss. KO Rate (D): % of Amoonguss's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.

Amoonguss Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Spore 24.0% Foul Play 18.4% Synthesis 17.2% Sludge Bomb 16.8% Giga Drain 10.4% Hex 3.8% Leaf Storm 3.6% Clear Smog 2.3%

Most Used Items

Rocky Helmet 53.4% Heavy-Duty Boots 25.2% Eject Pack 13.8% Black Sludge 2.8% Assault Vest 2.3% Leftovers 1.1% Eject Button 0.5% Sitrus Berry 0.3%

Most Used Abilities

Regenerator 99.4%Effect Spore 0.6%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Amoonguss sets.

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