Is Samurott-Hisui viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Samurott-Hisui is ranked #6 in Gen 9 Monotype with 15.12% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Samurott-Hisui in Gen 9 Monotype?

Dragonite has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 81.7% of 20.402268141627335 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.6 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Samurott-Hisui counters

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

#0503 Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark

USAGE 15.1% #6

ABILITYSharpness

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 108

DEF 80

SPA 100

SPD 65

SPE 85

BST528

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrassFightingBugFairy

½×

FireWaterIceGhostDarkSteel

0×

Psychic

Moves

Sucker Punch 87.1% Ceaseless Edge 78.2% Sacred Sword 73.4% Swords Dance 68.5% Aqua Cutter 48.5% Razor Shell 14.2% Encore 10.0% Flip Turn 9.2%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 54.1% Focus Sash 20.5% Choice Scarf 11.7% Black Glasses 8.1% Chople Berry 1.7% Dread Plate 1.4% Life Orb 1.3% Air Balloon 0.5%

Abilities

Sharpness99.9%Torrent0.1%

Common Teammates

Ogerpon-Wellspring24.7%

Walking Wake23.2%

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Leading observed checks

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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

Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.402

47.5

81.7% Standard error 8.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 265-313 (69 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

116.344

39.1

68.8% Standard error 7.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 102-120 (30.5 - 35.9%) -- 39.9% chance to 3HKO

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Meowscarada

GrassDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

104.11

26.0

59.0% Standard error 8.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui on a critical hit: 606-714 (157.8 - 185.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Archaludon

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

140.562

24.0

52.6% Standard error 7.15 points

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Archaludon Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 174-206 (45.3 - 53.6%) -- 36.3% chance to 2HKO

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Garchomp

DragonGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.845

13.4

55.9% Standard error 10.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 216-255 (56.2 - 66.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

100.425

11.8

45.7% Standard error 8.47 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Toxapex Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 64-76 (16.6 - 19.7%) -- guaranteed 6HKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

37.617

11.3

43.7% Standard error 8.09 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Samurott-Hisui: 492-582 (128.1 - 151.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

77.001

8.9

48.2% Standard error 9.83 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Sacred Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 342-404 (89 - 105.2%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

38.827

4.9

35.7% Standard error 7.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 166-196 (43.2 - 51%) -- 4.3% chance to 2HKO

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Roaring Moon

DragonDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.357

-2.1

41.6% Standard error 10.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Roaring Moon Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 271-321 (70.5 - 83.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

69.107

-2.2

26.7% Standard error 7.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 204-242 (53.1 - 63%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Goodra-Hisui

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

52.269

-6.8

1.3% Standard error 2.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Goodra-Hisui Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 120-142 (31.2 - 36.9%) -- 77.6% chance to 3HKO

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.439

-8.1

26.4% Standard error 8.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Protean Greninja U-turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 156-186 (40.6 - 48.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.762

-10.2

23.0% Standard error 8.29 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Samurott-Hisui: 276-326 (71.8 - 84.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

44.35

-11.1

26.0% Standard error 9.29 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 193-228 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

45.733

-14.8

15.0% Standard error 7.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 174-205 (45.3 - 53.3%) -- 35.5% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #6 with 15.12% usage. Sorted by conservative score.