Is Urshifu-Rapid-Strike viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike is ranked #33 in Gen 9 Monotype with 6.45% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Urshifu-Rapid-Strike in Gen 9 Monotype?

Meowscarada has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 62.3% of 63.76460597546209 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.4 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Urshifu-Rapid-Strike 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 Urshifu-Rapid-Strike was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike counters

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

#0892 Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater

USAGE 6.4% #33

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 130

DEF 100

SPA 63

SPD 60

SPE 97

BST550

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy

½×

FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel

Moves

Surging Strikes 99.9% Close Combat 83.3% Aqua Jet 65.1% Swords Dance 46.5% Ice Spinner 42.6% U-turn 36.4% Ice Punch 11.5% Drain Punch 5.8%

Items

Choice Scarf 30.1% Punching Glove 29.1% Choice Band 21.6% Mystic Water 13.8% Protective Pads 3.1% Life Orb 1.2% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.3% Coba Berry 0.2%

Common Teammates

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Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike + Samurott-Hisui 31.4% 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

Meowscarada

GrassDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

63.765

28.7

62.3% Standard error 8.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Meowscarada Flower Trick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Urshifu-Rapid-Strike on a critical hit: 504-594 (124.7 - 147%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.627

25.8

66.4% Standard error 10.15 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Bleakwind Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: 314-372 (77.7 - 92%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.558

22.8

64.1% Standard error 10.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: 170-204 (42 - 50.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.652

16.3

57.8% Standard error 10.38 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 57-68 (18.7 - 22.3%) -- possible 5HKO

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Archaludon

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

60.076

14.1

49.8% Standard error 8.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Archaludon Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: 150-177 (37.1 - 43.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.945

-3.6

37.8% Standard error 10.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Urshifu-Rapid-Strike: 312-368 (77.2 - 91%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #33 with 6.45% usage. Sorted by conservative score.