Is Clodsire viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Clodsire is ranked #37 in Gen 9 National Dex with 5.19% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Clodsire in Gen 9 National Dex?

Melmetal has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 85.8% of 48.7151469933844 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.0 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Clodsire matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Clodsire was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Clodsire counters

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

#0980 Clodsire

PoisonGround

USAGE 5.2% #37

ABILITYUnaware

BASE STATS

HP 130

ATK 75

DEF 60

SPA 45

SPD 100

SPE 20

BST430

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterIceGroundPsychic

½×

FightingBugRockFairy

¼×

Poison

0×

Electric

Moves

Recover 99.8% Earthquake 94.2% Stealth Rock 60.8% Poison Jab 47.6% Toxic 39.8% Spikes 20.9% Counter 13.2% Amnesia 9.0%

Items

Black Sludge 58.6% Heavy-Duty Boots 30.9% Leftovers 6.2% Utility Umbrella 2.8% Payapa Berry 0.9% Covert Cloak 0.2% Rocky Helmet 0.1% Shuca Berry 0.1%

Abilities

Unaware77.0%Water Absorb23.0%Poison Point0.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Clodsire →

Explore Clodsire + Great Tusk teams 61 score Explore Clodsire + Ting-Lu teams 60 score Explore Clodsire + Kingambit teams 56 score Explore Clodsire + Dragonite teams 56 score Explore Clodsire + Gliscor teams 51 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Clodsire + Corviknight 47.6% 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

Melmetal

Steel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

48.715

65.7

85.8% Standard error 5.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Melmetal: 140-168 (29.5 - 35.4%) -- 19% chance to 3HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

172.284

61.4

81.1% Standard error 4.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Great Tusk: 75-88 (17.2 - 20.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

85.882

59.9

82.8% Standard error 5.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Ting-Lu: 76-91 (14.7 - 17.7%) -- possible 9HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

159.764

56.2

77.6% Standard error 5.36 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kingambit: 158-188 (39.1 - 46.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

65.698

55.6

81.5% Standard error 6.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 372-438 (80.1 - 94.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

180.51

51.3

73.4% Standard error 5.53 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gliscor: 30-36 (8.4 - 10.1%)

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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

41.079

51.1

77.3% Standard error 6.54 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Kyurem Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 276-330 (59.4 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

111.771

51.0

73.6% Standard error 5.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 614-726 (132.3 - 156.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

30.144

50.2

79.6% Standard error 7.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 534-630 (115 - 135.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

95.57

49.4

74.5% Standard error 6.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Iron Treads: 158-188 (41.1 - 48.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tyranitar-Mega

RockDark DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

30.061

49.1

78.9% Standard error 7.45 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Tyranitar-Mega: 134-162 (33.1 - 40%) -- 99.9% chance to 3HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

51.019

45.1

70.6% Standard error 6.38 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire in Psychic Terrain: 564-666 (121.5 - 143.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Garchomp

DragonGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

58.229

43.0

74.5% Standard error 7.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 542-642 (116.8 - 138.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.59

39.1

72.5% Standard error 8.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Ferrothorn: 75-88 (21.3 - 25%) -- possible 5HKO

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Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.484

38.6

73.0% Standard error 8.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latios-Mega Luster Purge vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 288-338 (62 - 72.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

70.274

36.9

68.0% Standard error 7.79 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 204-240 (43.9 - 51.7%) -- 9.8% chance to 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

198.053

34.6

57.5% Standard error 5.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 588-692 (126.7 - 149.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

72.588

30.3

61.8% Standard error 7.86 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 195-230 (42 - 49.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

133.465

27.5

50.9% Standard error 5.85 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 247-292 (53.2 - 62.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

75.606

25.7

48.7% Standard error 5.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Ice Fang vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 224-264 (48.2 - 56.8%) -- 35.5% chance to 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

39.945

23.6

55.1% Standard error 7.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Surging Strikes (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire on a critical hit: 618-738 (133.1 - 159%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

55.585

23.2

50.1% Standard error 6.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Venusaur-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 148-176 (31.8 - 37.9%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

57.9

15.1

40.9% Standard error 6.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Clefable Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 71-84 (15.3 - 18.1%) -- possible 6HKO

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Slowbro

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

30.042

15.1

51.5% Standard error 9.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowbro Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 258-306 (55.6 - 65.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

434.039

11.2

24.9% Standard error 3.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 159-187 (34.2 - 40.3%) -- 40.7% chance to 3HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.207

8.3

39.9% Standard error 7.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Clodsire: 175-207 (37.7 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

74.038

7.9

39.4% Standard error 7.87 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire in Sun: 294-346 (63.3 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

175.291

5.1

27.3% Standard error 5.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 127-150 (27.3 - 32.3%) -- 59.8% chance to 4HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

103.975

3.4

27.4% Standard error 6.00 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 120-144 (25.8 - 31%) -- 3.7% chance to 4HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

149.213

2.5

27.4% Standard error 6.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 262-309 (56.4 - 66.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery

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Ranked #37 with 5.19% usage. Sorted by conservative score.