Checks and Counters

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

Keldeo is ranked #93 in Gen 9 Monotype with a 1.61% usage rate.

The top five checks and counters for Keldeo in Gen 9 Monotype are Latios (88.8%), Dragapult (73.4%), Gholdengo (55.9%), Goodra-Hisui (22.8%), Archaludon (19.9%).

#CheckerEncountersKO Rate (P)KO Rate (D)
1 Latios Latios 35.163 88.8% 5.33%
2 Dragapult Dragapult 39.838 73.4% 7.00%
3 Gholdengo Gholdengo 47.409 55.9% 7.21%
4 Goodra-Hisui Goodra-Hisui 45.729 22.8% 6.20%
5 Archaludon Archaludon 54.351 19.9% 5.41%

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

Keldeo Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Surf 20.7% Vacuum Wave 20.5% Secret Sword 20.3% Icy Wind 9.9% Calm Mind 9.4% Focus Blast 8.2% Hydro Pump 4.6% Flip Turn 2.1%

Most Used Items

Choice Specs 53.4% Life Orb 17.1% Leftovers 9.6% Heavy-Duty Boots 9.4% Choice Scarf 4.8% Assault Vest 2.2% Air Balloon 1.8% Black Belt 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 Keldeo sets.

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