Is Corviknight viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Corviknight is ranked #14 in Gen 9 National Dex with 11.50% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Corviknight in Gen 9 National Dex?

Gholdengo has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 80.9% of 512.9969876384627 relevant encounters. Standard error is 2.9 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Corviknight counters

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

#0823 Corviknight

FlyingSteel

USAGE 11.5% #14

ABILITYPressure

BASE STATS

HP 98

ATK 87

DEF 105

SPA 53

SPD 85

SPE 67

BST495

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireElectric

½×

NormalFlyingPsychicDragonSteelFairy

¼×

GrassBug

0×

PoisonGround

Moves

Roost 99.5% Defog 80.9% Body Press 62.9% Iron Defense 55.3% U-turn 41.6% Brave Bird 31.0% Iron Head 9.6% Bulk Up 6.3%

Items

Rocky Helmet 60.2% Leftovers 32.0% Heavy-Duty Boots 3.9% Covert Cloak 2.5% Maranga Berry 0.6% Weakness Policy 0.5% Flyinium Z 0.1% nothing 0.1%

Abilities

Pressure93.7%Mirror Armor6.2%Unnerve0.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Corviknight →

Explore Corviknight + Gholdengo teams 69 score Explore Corviknight + Heatran teams 60 score Explore Corviknight + Terapagos teams 55 score Explore Corviknight + Ceruledge teams 54 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Corviknight + Alomomola 37.6% 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

Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

512.997

69.4

80.9% Standard error 2.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 118-139 (29.5 - 34.7%) -- 10.4% chance to 3HKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

145.095

67.9

86.7% Standard error 4.69 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight in Sun: 650-768 (162.5 - 192%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

146.341

60.3

82.1% Standard error 5.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Eruption (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 432-510 (108 - 127.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

60.121

57.2

78.4% Standard error 5.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latios-Mega Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 170-200 (42.5 - 50%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Terapagos

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

283.35

54.7

72.8% Standard error 4.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Terapagos: 132-156 (34.3 - 40.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ceruledge

FireGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

57.036

53.9

82.3% Standard error 7.10 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 302-356 (75.5 - 89%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Sableye-Mega

DarkGhost DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

37.86

45.4

74.0% Standard error 7.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye-Mega: 102-120 (33.5 - 39.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

118.537

45.3

73.0% Standard error 6.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 536-632 (134 - 158%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

210.399

45.2

66.1% Standard error 5.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 162-192 (40.5 - 48%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

151.165

43.1

67.8% Standard error 6.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 266-314 (66.5 - 78.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

229.49

41.1

62.9% Standard error 5.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 404-476 (101 - 119%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.195

37.9

73.2% Standard error 8.83 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 343-405 (85.7 - 101.2%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

269.724

37.6

58.0% Standard error 5.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 129-153 (32.2 - 38.2%) -- 95.7% chance to 3HKO

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Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

180.817

37.0

60.7% Standard error 5.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Diancie-Mega Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 170-200 (42.5 - 50%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Melmetal

Steel SOFT CHECK View matchup

287.016

33.8

53.3% Standard error 4.88 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Punching Glove Iron Fist Melmetal Thunder Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 244-288 (61 - 72%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

169.687

33.8

59.8% Standard error 6.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 207-244 (51.7 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tapu Fini

WaterFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.67

33.5

69.8% Standard error 9.06 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Tapu Fini: 108-127 (31.3 - 36.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

178.277

30.2

55.2% Standard error 6.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 150-178 (37.5 - 44.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

379.672

30.1

47.4% Standard error 4.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 254-300 (63.5 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

31.765

29.8

63.9% Standard error 8.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Hyperspace Fury vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 202-238 (50.5 - 59.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

276.321

27.6

48.1% Standard error 5.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 195-231 (48.7 - 57.7%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

311.027

25.7

44.9% Standard error 4.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 195-231 (48.7 - 57.7%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

545.766

25.2

39.5% Standard error 3.58 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 67-79 (16.7 - 19.7%) -- guaranteed 6HKO

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Iron Moth

FirePoison OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.515

25.1

66.7% Standard error 10.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Moth Fiery Dance vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 242-288 (60.5 - 72%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

118.903

23.4

53.9% Standard error 7.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 207-244 (51.7 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gengar

GhostPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

151.34

22.5

49.7% Standard error 6.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gengar Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 115-136 (28.7 - 34%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

245.32

22.2

43.8% Standard error 5.41 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 116-138 (29 - 34.5%) -- 4.7% chance to 3HKO

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Moltres

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

141.559

21.9

50.4% Standard error 7.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Moltres Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 254-300 (63.5 - 75%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

102.204

19.4

46.6% Standard error 6.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pecharunt Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 88-105 (22 - 26.2%) -- 6.9% chance to 4HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

127.024

18.3

41.7% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 54-65 (13.5 - 16.2%) -- possible 7HKO

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Ranked #14 with 11.50% usage. Sorted by conservative score.