Is Goodra-Hisui viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Goodra-Hisui is ranked #4 in Gen 9 Monotype with 16.99% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Goodra-Hisui 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 97.0% of 52.26932470381436 relevant encounters. Standard error is 3.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Goodra-Hisui 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 Goodra-Hisui was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Goodra-Hisui counters

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

#0706 Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon

USAGE 17.0% #4

ABILITYGooey

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 100

DEF 100

SPA 110

SPD 150

SPE 60

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FightingGround

½×

NormalWaterElectricFlyingPsychicBugRockSteel

¼×

Grass

0×

Poison

Moves

Heavy Slam 97.1% Dragon Tail 88.3% Knock Off 85.8% Protect 60.1% Life Dew 13.3% Flamethrower 11.0% Earthquake 9.0% Ice Beam 8.8%

Items

Leftovers 72.2% Assault Vest 23.7% Heavy-Duty Boots 3.3% Expert Belt 0.2% Chople Berry 0.2% Choice Band 0.1% Air Balloon 0.1% Lum Berry 0.1%

Abilities

Gooey71.4%Shell Armor18.6%Sap Sipper10.0%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Goodra-Hisui + Garchomp 23.7% teammate usage Explore teams →

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

52.269

83.8

97.0% Standard error 3.29 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 284-336 (78 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

59.481

64.9

87.2% Standard error 5.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Goodra-Hisui Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Gliscor: 320-380 (90.3 - 107.3%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

115.149

58.1

81.9% Standard error 5.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Goodra-Hisui Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Skarmory: 170-200 (50.8 - 59.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ceruledge

FireGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

31.695

53.1

81.0% Standard error 6.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 280-330 (76.9 - 90.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.284

45.8

79.8% Standard error 8.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Goodra-Hisui Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 114-136 (22.1 - 26.4%) -- possible 5HKO

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Archaludon

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

189.826

44.5

67.6% Standard error 5.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Goodra-Hisui Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Archaludon: 120-142 (31.2 - 36.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Clodsire

PoisonGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.386

41.7

78.3% Standard error 9.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Goodra-Hisui Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clodsire: 196-232 (42.2 - 50%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Roaring Moon

DragonDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

27.868

31.7

67.3% Standard error 8.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Roaring Moon Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 252-298 (69.2 - 81.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Meowscarada

GrassDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

29.084

29.1

64.6% Standard error 8.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Protean Meowscarada Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 576-678 (158.2 - 186.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Swampert

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.277

25.1

65.4% Standard error 10.08 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 320-378 (87.9 - 103.8%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.05

21.5

58.7% Standard error 9.30 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Hoopa-Unbound Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 284-336 (78 - 92.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.592

21.5

59.6% Standard error 9.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Goodra-Hisui Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Corviknight: 146-172 (36.5 - 43%) -- 96.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

91.092

19.6

55.4% Standard error 8.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 432-510 (118.6 - 140.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

161.314

16.4

43.0% Standard error 6.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 170-204 (46.7 - 56%) -- 10.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Landorus

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

84.843

15.9

52.7% Standard error 9.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 273-322 (75 - 88.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

107.333

14.3

47.0% Standard error 8.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 158-188 (43.4 - 51.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

96.553

8.7

43.4% Standard error 8.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Goodra-Hisui Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 200-236 (54.9 - 64.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Primarina

WaterFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

43.27

1.2

28.7% Standard error 6.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Primarina Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 135-160 (37 - 43.9%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

197.836

-1.1

16.4% Standard error 4.38 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Protean Greninja Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 75-88 (20.6 - 24.1%) -- possible 6HKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

195.647

-1.7

15.4% Standard error 4.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 142-168 (39 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.652

-3.5

33.9% Standard error 9.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 118-140 (32.4 - 38.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

37.244

-5.0

22.3% Standard error 6.82 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 25-30 (6.8 - 8.2%)

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Latios

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

27.157

-6.4

28.0% Standard error 8.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Expert Belt Latios Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 144-170 (39.5 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Walking Wake

WaterDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

-7.5

21.5% Standard error 7.27 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Walking Wake Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 184-217 (50.5 - 59.6%) -- 82.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Enamorus

FairyFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

56.901

-8.1

23.8% Standard error 7.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Enamorus Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 176-208 (48.3 - 57.1%) -- 41.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.851

-9.7

14.6% Standard error 6.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Goodra-Hisui: 138-164 (37.9 - 45%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Muk-Alola

PoisonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.941

-11.3

23.2% Standard error 8.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Muk-Alola Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Goodra-Hisui: 156-184 (42.8 - 50.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #4 with 16.99% usage. Sorted by conservative score.