Is Corviknight viable in Gen 9 OU?

Corviknight is ranked #16 in Gen 9 OU with 12.60% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Corviknight in Gen 9 OU?

Gholdengo has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 70.0% of 355.8503809970281 relevant encounters. Standard error is 2.4 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Corviknight matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 OU?

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 OU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0823 Corviknight

FlyingSteel

USAGE 12.6% #16

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 99.9% Defog 71.4% Brave Bird 57.9% Iron Defense 52.1% Body Press 47.5% U-turn 46.4% Protect 15.6% Bulk Up 3.5%

Items

Rocky Helmet 64.0% Leftovers 31.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.3% Eject Button 0.8% Covert Cloak 0.6% Lagging Tail 0.1% Light Clay 0.1% Maranga Berry 0.1%

Abilities

Pressure99.2%Mirror Armor0.8%Unnerve0.0%

Tera Types

Dragon 47.5% Fighting 24.5% Grass 8.8% Ice 3.7% Ghost 3.6% Water 3.4% Fire 2.5% Steel 1.9%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 OU teams using Corviknight →

Explore Corviknight + Gholdengo teams 60 score Explore Corviknight + Garganacl teams 57 score Explore Corviknight + Cresselia teams 56 score Explore Corviknight + Raging Bolt teams 48 score Explore Corviknight + Darkrai teams 46 score Explore Corviknight + Ceruledge teams 46 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Corviknight + Dondozo 47.1% 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

355.85

60.3

70.0% Standard error 2.43 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

View Gholdengo counters → Teams with Gholdengo →

Garganacl

Rock DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

44.44

56.9

80.6% Standard error 5.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Corviknight Body Press vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Garganacl: 72-86 (17.8 - 21.2%) -- possible 7HKO

View Garganacl counters → Teams with Garganacl →

Cresselia

Psychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

40.287

56.3

81.0% Standard error 6.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Cresselia: 111-132 (25 - 29.7%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Cresselia counters → Teams with Cresselia →

Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

80.548

48.3

69.0% Standard error 5.16 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 270-320 (67.5 - 80%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Raging Bolt counters → Teams with Raging Bolt →

Darkrai

Dark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.425

46.4

79.7% Standard error 8.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Darkrai Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 118-141 (29.5 - 35.2%) -- 19.2% chance to 3HKO

View Darkrai counters → Teams with Darkrai →

Ceruledge

FireGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

44.348

45.6

72.4% Standard error 6.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Life Orb Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 393-463 (98.2 - 115.7%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

View Ceruledge counters → Teams with Ceruledge →

Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

128.044

45.2

62.3% Standard error 4.28 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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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

143.269

43.0

59.4% Standard error 4.10 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Blizzard vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 159-187 (39.7 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

80.006

41.8

63.4% Standard error 5.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragapult Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 216-256 (54 - 64%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.611

40.1

76.6% Standard error 9.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 372-440 (93 - 110%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

69.607

34.8

58.5% Standard error 5.91 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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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

44.684

34.8

63.6% Standard error 7.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Valiant Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 164-194 (41 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Cinderace

Fire SOFT CHECK View matchup

94.731

33.6

54.1% Standard error 5.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 384-452 (96 - 113%) -- 75% chance to OHKO

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

49.288

33.3

61.1% Standard error 6.94 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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Moltres

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

101.247

32.8

52.7% Standard error 4.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Moltres Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 362-428 (90.5 - 107%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

78.705

29.9

52.4% Standard error 5.63 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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Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

253.392

26.0

38.2% Standard error 3.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 154-182 (38.5 - 45.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

193.179

24.4

38.5% Standard error 3.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 151-178 (37.7 - 44.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Walking Wake

WaterDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.649

23.4

61.7% Standard error 9.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Walking Wake Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 252-298 (63 - 74.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

97.499

21.6

41.6% Standard error 4.99 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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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

57.749

21.4

47.6% Standard error 6.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

99.696

21.0

40.6% Standard error 4.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 178-210 (44.5 - 52.5%) -- 18.4% chance to 2HKO

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Hydrapple

GrassDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

29.636

20.3

56.7% Standard error 9.10 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hydrapple: 222-264 (53.3 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ogerpon

Grass SOFT CHECK View matchup

86.007

19.1

40.3% Standard error 5.29 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ogerpon Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 130-154 (32.5 - 38.5%) -- 98.6% chance to 3HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

506.991

17.5

25.2% Standard error 1.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 90-106 (22.5 - 26.5%) -- 16.9% chance to 4HKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

127.434

17.4

34.2% Standard error 4.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 169-201 (42.2 - 50.2%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Iron Moth

FirePoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.425

17.3

51.9% Standard error 8.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Moth Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 392-464 (98 - 116%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

81.713

14.7

35.9% Standard error 5.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Payback (50 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 76-91 (19 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

206.613

13.7

25.8% Standard error 3.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 78-93 (19.5 - 23.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Glimmora

RockPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

93.696

11.7

30.8% Standard error 4.77 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ SpA Glimmora Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Corviknight: 258-304 (64.5 - 76%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Glimmora counters → Teams with Glimmora →

Ranked #16 with 12.60% usage. Sorted by conservative score.