Iron Moth FirePoison
Gen 9 OU
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Rank #21
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7.79% usage
What beats Iron Moth in Gen 9 OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, these Pokémon are the most effective checks and counters. The KO Rate (D) column shows how often Iron Moth is KO'd or forced out by each checker. Higher percentages mean stronger counters.
| # | Checker | Encounters | KO Rate (P) | KO Rate (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Samurott |
21 | 47.6% | 10.90% |
| 2 |  Lycanroc-Midnight |
21 | 42.9% | 10.80% |
| 3 |  Ursaring |
22 | 63.6% | 10.26% |
| 4 |  Sandaconda |
24 | 54.2% | 10.17% |
| 5 |  Mesprit |
23 | 34.8% | 9.93% |
| 6 |  Persian |
23 | 65.2% | 9.93% |
| 7 |  Seviper |
24 | 62.5% | 9.88% |
| 8 |  Golduck |
25 | 40.0% | 9.80% |
| 9 |  Virizion |
23 | 30.4% | 9.59% |
| 10 |  Sawsbuck |
23 | 30.4% | 9.59% |
| 11 |  Sandslash |
26 | 38.5% | 9.54% |
| 12 |  Noctowl |
26 | 38.5% | 9.54% |
| 13 |  Carbink |
27 | 40.7% | 9.46% |
| 14 |  Passimian |
25 | 32.0% | 9.33% |
| 15 |  Ampharos |
27 | 37.0% | 9.29% |
| 16 |  Arbok |
27 | 37.0% | 9.29% |
| 17 |  Probopass |
24 | 29.2% | 9.28% |
| 18 |  Golem |
30 | 46.7% | 9.11% |
| 19 |  Falinks |
26 | 26.9% | 8.70% |
| 20 |  Veluza |
30 | 33.3% | 8.61% |
| 21 |  Dugtrio |
23 | 78.3% | 8.60% |
| 22 |  Mabosstiff |
29 | 31.0% | 8.59% |
| 23 |  Jumpluff |
21 | 19.0% | 8.57% |
| 24 |  Braviary |
25 | 24.0% | 8.54% |
| 25 |  Venomoth |
25 | 24.0% | 8.54% |
| 26 |  Raichu |
28 | 28.6% | 8.54% |
| 27 |  Piloswine |
32 | 65.6% | 8.40% |
| 28 |  Golem-Alola |
29 | 27.6% | 8.30% |
| 29 |  Medicham |
36 | 41.7% | 8.22% |
| 30 |  Lycanroc |
32 | 68.8% | 8.19% |
KO Rate (D): % of Iron Moth's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Iron Moth. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.