Is Ogerpon-Hearthflame viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Ogerpon-Hearthflame is ranked #51 in Gen 9 Monotype with 4.25% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Ogerpon-Hearthflame in Gen 9 Monotype?

The best counter for Ogerpon-Hearthflame in Gen 9 Monotype is Greninja with a 42.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Ogerpon-Hearthflame include Greninja.

What is the best counter for Ogerpon-Hearthflame in Gen 9 Monotype?

Greninja is the best counter for Ogerpon-Hearthflame in Gen 9 Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 42.3% of their encounters.

Ogerpon-Hearthflame counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#1017 Ogerpon-Hearthflame

GrassFire

USAGE 4.3% #51

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 120

DEF 84

SPA 60

SPD 96

SPE 110

BST550

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

PoisonFlyingRock

½×

ElectricSteelFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Ivy Cudgel 99.9% Swords Dance 94.0% Horn Leech 70.2% Play Rough 44.2% Trailblaze 24.9% Power Whip 20.7% Substitute 9.4% Spikes 8.4%

Items

Hearthflame Mask 100.0%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Greninja 42%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK

21.514

42.3% dies 10.65%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Protean Greninja Sludge Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ogerpon-Hearthflame: 216-254 (59.3 - 69.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #51 with 4.25% usage. Sorted by reliability score.