Checks and Counters

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

Azumarill is ranked #58 in Gen 9 Monotype with a 3.50% usage rate.

The top five checks and counters for Azumarill in Gen 9 Monotype are Meowscarada (76.5%), Archaludon (69.4%), Greninja (63.7%), Scizor (50.2%), Dragapult (36.7%).

#CheckerEncountersKO Rate (P)KO Rate (D)
1 Meowscarada Meowscarada 36.314 76.5% 7.04%
2 Archaludon Archaludon 66.556 69.4% 5.65%
3 Greninja Greninja 30.772 63.7% 8.67%
4 Scizor Scizor 38.64 50.2% 8.04%
5 Dragapult Dragapult 52.459 36.7% 6.66%

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

Azumarill Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Aqua Jet 24.0% Play Rough 20.5% Belly Drum 19.2% Knock Off 17.5% Liquidation 6.8% Superpower 3.5% Ice Spinner 2.4% Brick Break 1.1%

Most Used Items

Sitrus Berry 76.6% Choice Band 16.4% Leftovers 3.6% Assault Vest 1.5% Life Orb 1.4% Salac Berry 0.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.1% Aguav Berry 0.1%

Most Used Abilities

Huge Power 95.1%Sap Sipper 4.8%Thick Fat 0.1%

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

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