Is Groudon-Primal viable in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers?

Groudon-Primal is ranked #1 in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers with 48.63% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Groudon-Primal in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers?

The best counter for Groudon-Primal in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers is Kyogre-Primal with a 50.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Groudon-Primal include Kyogre-Primal, Rayquaza, Calyrex-Shadow, Groudon-Primal, Miraidon.

What is the best counter for Groudon-Primal in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers?

Kyogre-Primal is the best counter for Groudon-Primal in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers, KOing or forcing it out in 50.6% of their encounters.

Groudon-Primal counters

Gen 9 National Dex Doubles Ubers · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0383 Groudon-Primal

GroundFire

USAGE 48.6% #1

BASE STATS

HP 100

ATK 180

DEF 160

SPA 150

SPD 90

SPE 90

BST770

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Water

2×

Ground

½×

FirePoisonBugSteelFairy

0×

Electric

Moves

Protect 90.9% Precipice Blades 88.9% Heat Crash 52.6% Eruption 31.8% Fire Punch 18.1% Overheat 17.3% Earth Power 15.7% Swords Dance 11.8%

Items

Red Orb 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Kyogre-Primal

Water SOFT CHECK

37.122

50.6% dies 8.21%

DAMAGE CALCHeavy Rain

252+ SpA Kyogre-Primal Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal in Heavy Rain: 1596-1876 (395 - 464.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Kyogre-Primal counters → Teams with Kyogre-Primal →

Rayquaza

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK

45.405

49.5% dies 7.42%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Rayquaza Dragon Ascent vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 160-189 (39.6 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Rayquaza counters → Teams with Rayquaza →

Calyrex-Shadow

PsychicGhost SOFT CHECK

36.283

46.0% dies 8.27%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Calyrex-Shadow Astral Barrage vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 199-235 (49.2 - 58.1%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO

View Calyrex-Shadow counters → Teams with Calyrex-Shadow →

Groudon-Primal

GroundFire SOFT CHECK

38.406

43.7% dies 8.00%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 366-432 (90.5 - 106.9%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

View Groudon-Primal counters → Teams with Groudon-Primal →

Miraidon

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK

44.592

39.7% dies 7.33%

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Hadron Engine Miraidon Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 246-291 (60.8 - 72%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Miraidon counters → Teams with Miraidon →

Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce SOFT CHECK

33.322

39.5% dies 8.47%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Calyrex-Ice High Horsepower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 180-214 (44.5 - 52.9%) -- 26.6% chance to 2HKO

View Calyrex-Ice counters → Teams with Calyrex-Ice →

Xerneas

Fairy SOFT CHECK

39.976

38.8% dies 7.71%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Xerneas Hidden Power Ground vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 112-134 (27.7 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

View Xerneas counters → Teams with Xerneas →

Incineroar

FireDark SOFT CHECK

62.419

32.6% dies 5.93%

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Incineroar Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal in Harsh Sunshine: 99-117 (24.5 - 28.9%) -- 99.5% chance to 4HKO

View Incineroar counters → Teams with Incineroar →

Ranked #1 with 48.63% usage. Sorted by reliability score.