Is Dragapult viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Dragapult is ranked #2 in Gen 9 Monotype with 21.19% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Dragapult in Gen 9 Monotype?

Samurott-Hisui has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 71.1% of 69.10686833795597 relevant encounters. Standard error is 7.4 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Dragapult matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Monotype?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Dragapult was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Dragapult counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0887 Dragapult

DragonGhost

USAGE 21.2% #2

ABILITYInfiltrator

BASE STATS

HP 88

ATK 120

DEF 75

SPA 100

SPD 75

SPE 142

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

IceGhostDragonDarkFairy

½×

FireWaterElectricGrassPoisonBug

0×

NormalFighting

Moves

Dragon Darts 68.3% Phantom Force 61.1% U-turn 38.9% Draco Meteor 36.1% Shadow Ball 34.5% Substitute 29.1% Dragon Dance 29.0% Flamethrower 26.4%

Items

Leftovers 27.7% Choice Specs 26.8% Choice Band 24.9% Choice Scarf 14.0% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.7% Life Orb 2.6% Dragon Fang 0.4% Focus Sash 0.3%

Abilities

Infiltrator71.5%Clear Body28.0%Cursed Body0.5%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

69.107

41.4

71.1% Standard error 7.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 390-458 (102.6 - 120.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Samurott-Hisui counters → Teams with Samurott-Hisui →

Archaludon

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

210.668

35.1

57.9% Standard error 5.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Archaludon: 178-211 (46.3 - 54.9%) -- 10.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Mamoswine

IceGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

31.273

28.9

63.4% Standard error 8.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mamoswine Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 390-458 (102.6 - 120.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.16

28.1

65.3% Standard error 9.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Dragapult Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mandibuzz: 132-156 (31.1 - 36.7%) -- 67.7% chance to 3HKO

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Roaring Moon

DragonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

57.916

23.3

49.6% Standard error 6.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Roaring Moon Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 576-678 (151.5 - 178.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

161.314

21.7

48.5% Standard error 6.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Goodra-Hisui Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 246-290 (64.7 - 76.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Muk-Alola

PoisonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

40.987

20.5

51.7% Standard error 7.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Muk-Alola Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 380-450 (100 - 118.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

157.649

19.1

45.3% Standard error 6.54 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 436-516 (114.7 - 135.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Enamorus

FairyFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.907

19.0

58.5% Standard error 9.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Enamorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 306-360 (80.5 - 94.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

61.74

18.1

53.7% Standard error 8.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 294-348 (77.3 - 91.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

111.979

17.6

44.0% Standard error 6.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Protean Greninja Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 236-282 (62.1 - 74.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

96.901

15.4

50.3% Standard error 8.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 238-280 (62.6 - 73.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

46.428

14.4

53.1% Standard error 9.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 296-350 (77.8 - 92.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Excadrill

GroundSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.125

13.6

56.7% Standard error 10.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 351-414 (92.3 - 108.9%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

81.44

12.1

42.6% Standard error 7.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 456-536 (120 - 141%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Ceruledge

FireGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

36.765

11.5

44.2% Standard error 8.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 488-576 (128.4 - 151.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

75.011

9.9

41.5% Standard error 7.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 254-300 (66.8 - 78.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

71.205

9.6

42.2% Standard error 8.16 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 266-314 (70 - 82.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.139

8.5

45.4% Standard error 9.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Payback (100 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 408-480 (107.3 - 126.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

70.41

7.7

40.5% Standard error 8.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Heatran Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 135-160 (35.5 - 42.1%) -- 91% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

39.419

7.0

37.9% Standard error 7.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 208-246 (54.7 - 64.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Meowscarada

GrassDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

63.076

5.8

40.2% Standard error 8.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Protean Meowscarada Triple Axel (120 BP) (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 730-866 (192.1 - 227.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

105.477

2.3

24.4% Standard error 5.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 40-48 (10.5 - 12.6%)

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

129.385

1.1

28.0% Standard error 6.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 196-232 (51.5 - 61%) -- 94.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Landorus

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

90.655

-0.2

33.8% Standard error 8.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 216-255 (56.8 - 67.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Clodsire

PoisonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

55.026

-0.8

33.9% Standard error 8.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 159-187 (41.8 - 49.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.472

-1.4

33.3% Standard error 8.68 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 456-536 (120 - 141%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Walking Wake

WaterDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.325

-5.3

37.6% Standard error 10.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Walking Wake Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Dragapult: 588-692 (154.7 - 182.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Sableye

DarkGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.357

-6.8

32.9% Standard error 9.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sableye Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 306-362 (80.5 - 95.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.361

-8.2

22.7% Standard error 7.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Tornadus-Therian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Dragapult: 158-188 (41.5 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ranked #2 with 21.19% usage. Sorted by conservative score.