Is Shedinja viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Shedinja is ranked #89 in Gen 9 National Dex with 1.28% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Shedinja in Gen 9 National Dex?

The best counter for Shedinja in Gen 9 National Dex is Kyurem with a 81.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Shedinja include Kyurem, Alomomola, Gliscor, Melmetal.

What is the best counter for Shedinja in Gen 9 National Dex?

Kyurem is the best counter for Shedinja in Gen 9 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 81.5% of their encounters.

Shedinja counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0292 Shedinja

BugGhost

USAGE 1.3% #89

BASE STATS

HP 1

ATK 90

DEF 45

SPA 30

SPD 30

SPE 40

BST236

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireFlyingRockGhostDark

½×

GrassPoisonGroundBug

0×

NormalFighting

Moves

Protect 98.2% Will-O-Wisp 98.1% Toxic 96.8% Bug Buzz 47.4% Shadow Sneak 43.2% Hex 7.7% Poltergeist 4.0% X-Scissor 1.0%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 79.5% Focus Sash 20.2% Choice Band 0.1% Safety Goggles 0.1% Air Balloon 0.0% Lum Berry 0.0% Protective Pads 0.0% Life Orb 0.0%

Common Teammates

Muk-Alola13.8%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK

58.493

81.5% dies 7.16%

Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK

56.61

44.9% dies 9.34%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Shedinja: 302-356 (30200 - 35600%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Alomomola counters → Teams with Alomomola →

Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

77.297

27.8% dies 6.91%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Shedinja: 350-412 (35000 - 41200%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Melmetal

Steel SOFT CHECK

27.218

19.1% dies 7.53%

Ranked #89 with 1.28% usage. Sorted by reliability score.