Is Mandibuzz viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Mandibuzz is ranked #36 in Gen 9 Monotype with 6.07% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Mandibuzz in Gen 9 Monotype?

The best counter for Mandibuzz in Gen 9 Monotype is Flutter Mane with a 91.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Mandibuzz include Flutter Mane, Archaludon, Gholdengo, Skarmory, Toxapex.

What is the best counter for Mandibuzz in Gen 9 Monotype?

Flutter Mane is the best counter for Mandibuzz in Gen 9 Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 91.8% of their encounters.

Mandibuzz counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0630 Mandibuzz

DarkFlying

USAGE 6.1% #36

ABILITYOvercoat

BASE STATS

HP 110

ATK 65

DEF 105

SPA 55

SPD 95

SPE 80

BST510

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIceRockFairy

½×

GrassGhostDark

0×

GroundPsychic

Moves

Roost 100.0% U-turn 96.7% Foul Play 92.3% Defog 73.1% Toxic 25.2% Knock Off 10.0% Brave Bird 1.8% Whirlwind 0.3%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 96.6% Rocky Helmet 3.3% Leftovers 0.1% Sitrus Berry 0.0% White Herb 0.0% Lum Berry 0.0% Life Orb 0.0% Shell Bell 0.0%

Abilities

Overcoat97.1%Big Pecks2.9%Weak Armor0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Flutter Mane

GhostFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK

21.408

91.8% dies 5.93%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mandibuzz: 390-462 (91.9 - 108.9%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

View Flutter Mane counters → Teams with Flutter Mane →

Archaludon

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE COUNTER

62.215

84.5% dies 6.38%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Archaludon: 67-79 (17.4 - 20.5%) -- possible 5HKO

View Archaludon counters → Teams with Archaludon →

Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK

20.43

82.3% dies 8.45%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mandibuzz: 163-193 (38.4 - 45.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Gholdengo counters → Teams with Gholdengo →

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

50.27

69.6% dies 9.17%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 64-76 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE COUNTER

30.906

67.6% dies 8.42%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 75-88 (24.6 - 28.9%) -- 99.6% chance to 4HKO

View Toxapex counters → Teams with Toxapex →

Landorus

GroundFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

20.048

65.0% dies 10.65%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mandibuzz: 192-229 (45.2 - 54%) -- 44.9% chance to 2HKO

View Landorus counters → Teams with Landorus →

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

32.888

64.5% dies 8.34%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gliscor: 85-102 (24 - 28.8%) -- 98.2% chance to 4HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK

38.827

53.6% dies 8.00%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mandibuzz: 169-201 (39.8 - 47.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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

Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK

26.16

25.9% dies 8.57%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mandibuzz: 164-194 (38.6 - 45.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Dragapult counters → Teams with Dragapult →

Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK

24.818

22.7% dies 8.41%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Mandibuzz: 186-220 (43.8 - 51.8%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO

View Iron Treads counters → Teams with Iron Treads →

Ranked #36 with 6.07% usage. Sorted by reliability score.