Is Arceus-Ground viable in Gen 9 National Dex Ubers?

Arceus-Ground is ranked #11 in Gen 9 National Dex Ubers with 16.77% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Arceus-Ground in Gen 9 National Dex Ubers?

Mewtwo-Mega-Y has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 86.5% of 41.25689342498634 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Arceus-Ground matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex Ubers?

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

Arceus-Ground counters

Gen 9 National Dex Ubers · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0493 Arceus-Ground

Ground

USAGE 16.8% #11

ABILITYMultitype

BASE STATS

HP 120

ATK 120

DEF 120

SPA 120

SPD 120

SPE 120

BST720

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGrassIce

½×

PoisonRock

0×

Electric

Moves

Judgment 65.4% Taunt 42.6% Stone Edge 40.7% Ice Beam 39.8% Earthquake 34.7% Dragon Dance 29.7% Recover 29.1% Stealth Rock 22.6%

Items

Earth Plate 86.8% Groundium Z 13.2%

Abilities

Multitype100.0%

Tera Types

Water 33.5% Ground 18.3% Poison 13.8% Steel 13.4% Fire 2.1% Fairy 1.9% Normal 1.6%

Common Teammates

Groudon-Primal55.0%

Zacian-Crowned53.3%

Yveltal52.4%

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane33.5%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex Ubers teams using Arceus-Ground →

Explore Arceus-Ground + Mewtwo-Mega-Y teams 65 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Marshadow teams 52 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Arceus teams 48 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Zacian-Crowned teams 46 score

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Arceus-Ground + Groudon-Primal 55.0% 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

Mewtwo-Mega-Y

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

41.257

65.1

86.5% Standard error 5.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Mewtwo-Mega-Y Psystrike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 208-246 (46.8 - 55.4%) -- 71.1% chance to 2HKO

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Kyogre-Primal

Water OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

253.245

55.5

67.3% Standard error 2.95 points

DAMAGE CALCHeavy Rain

252+ SpA Kyogre-Primal Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground in Heavy Rain: 656-774 (147.7 - 174.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Marshadow

FightingGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

175.299

52.0

66.3% Standard error 3.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Marshadow Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 178-211 (40 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

63.981

49.5

72.0% Standard error 5.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Calyrex-Ice: 123-145 (30.4 - 35.8%) -- 45.3% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

145.687

48.3

64.2% Standard error 3.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Zacian-Crowned

FairySteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

305.879

46.2

57.5% Standard error 2.83 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ Atk Zacian-Crowned Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 229-271 (51.5 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus-Dark

Dark DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

143.919

45.9

62.1% Standard error 4.04 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Dark: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Mewtwo-Mega-X

PsychicFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.817

43.3

77.0% Standard error 8.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mewtwo-Mega-X Low Kick (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 246-291 (55.4 - 65.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

250.92

41.3

53.9% Standard error 3.15 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Griseous Core Giratina-Origin Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 169-199 (38 - 44.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

181.074

37.5

52.4% Standard error 3.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Sunsteel Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 123-145 (27.7 - 32.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Chien-Pao

DarkIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

34.476

36.2

68.0% Standard error 7.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sword of Ruin Chien-Pao Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 330-390 (74.3 - 87.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus-Ground

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

240.963

35.5

48.4% Standard error 3.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Ground Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 130-154 (29.2 - 34.6%) -- 7.5% chance to 3HKO

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Lunala

PsychicGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

101.738

35.0

54.7% Standard error 4.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Lunala Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 127-151 (28.6 - 34%) -- 0.9% chance to 3HKO

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Yveltal

DarkFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

425.324

33.2

42.8% Standard error 2.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Dark Aura Yveltal Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 160-188 (36 - 42.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Arceus-Fairy

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

93.388

30.9

51.5% Standard error 5.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pixie Plate Arceus-Fairy Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

613.84

29.2

37.0% Standard error 1.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 184-217 (41.4 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Zygarde

DragonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

354.881

28.8

39.1% Standard error 2.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zygarde Thousand Arrows vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 115-136 (25.9 - 30.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Lugia

PsychicFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

63.251

27.8

52.9% Standard error 6.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Lugia Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 108-128 (24.3 - 28.8%) -- 99.1% chance to 4HKO

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Eternatus

PoisonDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

210.858

26.8

40.3% Standard error 3.38 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 160-190 (36 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

102.554

25.1

44.8% Standard error 4.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 296-350 (66.6 - 78.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kyurem-Black

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.077

24.9

61.6% Standard error 9.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kyurem-Black Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 288-342 (64.8 - 77%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

61.945

24.1

49.5% Standard error 6.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Arceus-Ground: 100-100 (22.5 - 22.5%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Deoxys-Attack

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.669

21.7

61.0% Standard error 9.82 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Deoxys-Attack Psycho Boost vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 265-313 (59.6 - 70.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Garganacl

Rock SOFT CHECK View matchup

110.602

21.5

40.1% Standard error 4.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garganacl Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 85-101 (19.1 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

59.353

13.9

39.3% Standard error 6.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

Ditto vs. Arceus-Ground: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Salamence-Mega

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

47.679

13.5

42.2% Standard error 7.15 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Aerilate Salamence-Mega Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 240-283 (54 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Shaymin-Sky

GrassFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.966

13.0

52.2% Standard error 9.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Shaymin-Sky Seed Flare vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 258-306 (58.1 - 68.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.683

6.9

50.9% Standard error 10.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dondozo Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 306-362 (68.9 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Groudon-Primal

GroundFire SOFT CHECK View matchup

506.355

5.5

11.0% Standard error 1.39 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 237-279 (53.3 - 62.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

148.986

-0.8

8.2% Standard error 2.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Flip Turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 128-152 (28.8 - 34.2%) -- 1.8% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #11 with 16.77% usage. Sorted by conservative score.