Is Enamorus viable in Gen 9 OU?

Enamorus is ranked #33 in Gen 9 OU with 6.12% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Enamorus in Gen 9 OU?

Cresselia has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 68.2% of 31.58389591452284 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Enamorus counters

Gen 9 OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 · Generated 2026-10-16

#0905 Enamorus

FairyFlying

USAGE 6.1% #33

ABILITYContrary

BASE STATS

HP 74

ATK 115

DEF 70

SPA 135

SPD 80

SPE 106

BST580

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricIcePoisonRockSteel

½×

GrassDark

¼×

FightingBug

0×

GroundDragon

Moves

Earth Power 99.9% Moonblast 99.8% Healing Wish 75.5% Mystical Fire 74.3% Substitute 15.7% Draining Kiss 10.8% Superpower 6.8% Agility 5.6%

Items

Choice Scarf 60.5% Life Orb 15.6% Choice Specs 14.4% Metronome 4.7% Leftovers 2.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 1.3% Expert Belt 0.6% Focus Sash 0.4%

Abilities

Contrary90.7%Cute Charm9.3%

Tera Types

Fairy 50.4% Ground 42.7% Water 2.0% Ghost 1.7% Stellar 1.5% Steel 0.9% Grass 0.4% Fire 0.2%

Common Teammates

Ogerpon-Wellspring35.0%

Gholdengo21.8%

Blaziken16.6%

Alomomola16.2%

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Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Enamorus + Kingambit 49.8% 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

Cresselia

Psychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

31.584

35.1

68.2% Standard error 8.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Enamorus Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cresselia: 111-132 (25 - 29.7%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

68.291

34.0

57.9% Standard error 5.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Enamorus: 366-432 (103.9 - 122.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

49.062

29.3

57.5% Standard error 7.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Enamorus Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kingambit: 300-356 (74.2 - 88.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

52.07

23.1

50.8% Standard error 6.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Ice Spinner vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 262-310 (74.4 - 88%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.817

20.0

62.5% Standard error 10.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Ivy Cudgel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 273-322 (77.5 - 91.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

68.201

8.6

31.0% Standard error 5.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Heavy Slam (100 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 304-358 (86.3 - 101.7%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

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Kyurem

DragonIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.543

1.2

40.0% Standard error 9.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Blizzard vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Enamorus: 330-390 (93.7 - 110.7%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

78.388

-1.0

15.3% Standard error 4.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Head Smash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 486-572 (138 - 162.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.169

-6.6

31.1% Standard error 9.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Facade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 90-107 (25.5 - 30.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.774

-7.4

28.0% Standard error 8.84 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Enamorus: 240-284 (68.1 - 80.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.703

-14.4

19.9% Standard error 8.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Enamorus: 348-410 (98.8 - 116.4%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

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Ranked #33 with 6.12% usage. Sorted by conservative score.