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

Groudon-Primal is ranked #1 in Gen 9 National Dex Ubers with 62.59% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

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

Zygarde has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 79.5% of 1731.8124108945185 relevant encounters. Standard error is 1.7 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Groudon-Primal counters

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

#0383 Groudon-Primal

GroundFire

USAGE 62.6% #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

Precipice Blades 68.0% Heat Crash 49.9% Stealth Rock 37.7% Overheat 33.2% Rock Polish 29.4% Earthquake 28.4% Swords Dance 23.5% Toxic 23.0%

Items

Red Orb 100.0%

Common Teammates

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane26.0%

Giratina-Origin21.4%

Kyogre-Primal20.0%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex Ubers teams using Groudon-Primal →

Explore Groudon-Primal + Zygarde teams 73 score Explore Groudon-Primal + Arceus-Ground teams 72 score Explore Groudon-Primal + Giratina-Origin teams 63 score Explore Groudon-Primal + Yveltal teams 51 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

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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

Zygarde

DragonGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

1,731.812

72.8

79.5% Standard error 1.68 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Zygarde: 174-205 (41.4 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Arceus-Ground

Ground DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

398.616

72.1

84.6% Standard error 3.12 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- SpA Groudon-Primal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Arceus-Ground in Harsh Sunshine: 229-271 (51.5 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Arceus-Ground counters → Teams with Arceus-Ground →

Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

878.695

62.5

72.8% Standard error 2.57 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- SpA Groudon-Primal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Giratina-Origin in Harsh Sunshine: 134-158 (26.5 - 31.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

View Giratina-Origin counters → Teams with Giratina-Origin →

Yveltal

DarkFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

1,217.124

51.4

61.1% Standard error 2.42 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Life Orb Dark Aura Yveltal Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 192-227 (47.5 - 56.1%) -- 82.8% chance to 2HKO

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Shaymin-Sky

GrassFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

92.551

47.5

77.3% Standard error 7.46 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Shaymin-Sky Seed Flare vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 157-186 (38.8 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Rayquaza

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

152.332

44.4

69.5% Standard error 6.27 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Choice Band Rayquaza Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 266-314 (65.8 - 77.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Giratina

GhostDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

181.872

42.7

66.2% Standard error 5.87 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Giratina: 175-207 (34.7 - 41%) -- 63.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

550.084

41.8

56.4% Standard error 3.64 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 128-152 (31.6 - 37.6%) -- 89.7% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

315.292

39.9

59.1% Standard error 4.78 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- SpA Groudon-Primal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Arceus in Harsh Sunshine: 229-271 (51.5 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Salamence-Mega

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

138.646

38.4

65.9% Standard error 6.89 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Aerilate Salamence-Mega Double-Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 186-220 (46 - 54.4%) -- 55.9% chance to 2HKO

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Kyogre-Primal

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,532.514

37.9

46.7% Standard error 2.21 points

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

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Arceus-Dark

Dark DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

389.342

37.9

55.2% Standard error 4.31 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- SpA Groudon-Primal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Arceus-Dark in Harsh Sunshine: 229-271 (51.5 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Groudon-Primal

GroundFire SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,109.857

37.8

48.2% Standard error 2.59 points

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

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Deoxys-Attack

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

122.555

37.4

66.4% Standard error 7.26 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Life Orb Deoxys-Attack Psycho Boost vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 321-380 (79.4 - 94%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Chi-Yu

DarkFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

87.007

36.6

70.3% Standard error 8.42 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Beads of Ruin Chi-Yu Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal in Harsh Sunshine: 186-219 (46 - 54.2%) -- 51.6% chance to 2HKO

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Eternatus

PoisonDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

542.831

36.0

50.7% Standard error 3.68 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Eternatus Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 195-231 (48.2 - 57.1%) -- 91.8% chance to 2HKO

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Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

157.26

34.0

60.4% Standard error 6.59 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

0- SpA Groudon-Primal Overheat vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Calyrex-Ice in Harsh Sunshine: 428-506 (105.9 - 125.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Marshadow

FightingGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

714.066

33.4

46.3% Standard error 3.21 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Marshadow Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 139-165 (34.4 - 40.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Lunala

PsychicGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

158.666

33.3

59.8% Standard error 6.64 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

+1 252+ SpA Lunala Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 173-204 (42.8 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO

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Terapagos

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

55.527

31.4

66.4% Standard error 8.77 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Groudon-Primal Heat Crash (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Terapagos in Harsh Sunshine: 331-391 (86.1 - 101.8%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

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Zacian-Crowned

FairySteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,688.866

27.5

35.6% Standard error 2.01 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

+1 252+ Atk Zacian-Crowned Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 159-188 (39.3 - 46.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Mewtwo

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

101.379

25.7

58.8% Standard error 8.29 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Mewtwo Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 190-224 (47 - 55.4%) -- 73.4% chance to 2HKO

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Chien-Pao

DarkIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

225.072

24.9

48.0% Standard error 5.76 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Sword of Ruin Chien-Pao Icicle Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 127-151 (31.4 - 37.3%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

168.513

24.7

51.2% Standard error 6.63 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

Ditto vs. Groudon-Primal: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Arceus-Fairy

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

435.992

20.2

36.1% Standard error 3.97 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ SpA Arceus-Fairy Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal: 158-186 (39.1 - 46%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

526.067

19.5

33.7% Standard error 3.54 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Alomomola Body Slam vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 47-56 (11.6 - 13.8%) -- possible 8HKO

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Kyogre

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

161.05

18.2

43.6% Standard error 6.34 points

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Groudon-Primal in Rain: 1392-1636 (344.5 - 404.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Melmetal

Steel SOFT CHECK View matchup

220.236

18.1

40.7% Standard error 5.66 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Choice Band Melmetal Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 256-302 (63.3 - 74.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

339.858

16.1

33.7% Standard error 4.41 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Dondozo Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 134-158 (33.1 - 39.1%) -- 99.8% chance to 3HKO

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Basculegion

WaterGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

40.438

15.4

59.0% Standard error 10.91 points

DAMAGE CALCHarsh Sunshine

252+ Atk Adaptability Basculegion Last Respects vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Groudon-Primal: 72-86 (17.8 - 21.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Ranked #1 with 62.59% usage. Sorted by conservative score.