Is Samurott-Hisui viable in Gen 9 OU?

Samurott-Hisui is ranked #9 in Gen 9 OU with 16.71% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Samurott-Hisui in Gen 9 OU?

Zamazenta has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 77.7% of 175.73778424519213 relevant encounters. Standard error is 3.1 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Samurott-Hisui counters

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

#0503 Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark

USAGE 16.7% #9

ABILITYSharpness

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 108

DEF 80

SPA 100

SPD 65

SPE 85

BST528

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

ElectricGrassFightingBugFairy

½×

FireWaterIceGhostDarkSteel

0×

Psychic

Moves

Ceaseless Edge 99.8% Sucker Punch 76.0% Knock Off 65.4% Razor Shell 40.1% Flip Turn 32.8% Aqua Cutter 28.4% Encore 18.4% Swords Dance 12.2%

Items

Assault Vest 42.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 28.6% Black Glasses 14.4% Focus Sash 6.4% Choice Scarf 4.6% Choice Band 1.3% Mystic Water 1.1% Lum Berry 0.3%

Abilities

Sharpness99.7%Torrent0.3%

Tera Types

Poison 33.8% Dark 22.9% Ghost 14.6% Water 14.4% Fire 11.5% Ground 0.5% Fighting 0.5% Fairy 0.4%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 OU teams using Samurott-Hisui →

Explore Samurott-Hisui + Zamazenta teams 65 score Explore Samurott-Hisui + Dragonite teams 64 score Explore Samurott-Hisui + Great Tusk teams 61 score Explore Samurott-Hisui + Iron Valiant teams 56 score Explore Samurott-Hisui + Ogerpon-Wellspring teams 50 score Explore Samurott-Hisui + Toxapex teams 49 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Samurott-Hisui + Gholdengo 44.6% 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

Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

175.738

65.1

77.7% Standard error 3.14 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 492-578 (128.1 - 150.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

81.238

63.5

80.9% Standard error 4.36 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 265-313 (69 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

258.873

61.4

72.5% Standard error 2.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Great Tusk: 210-248 (48.3 - 57.1%) -- 92.6% chance to 2HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

41.842

56.2

80.6% Standard error 6.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 350-414 (91.1 - 107.8%) -- 50% chance to OHKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

105.707

50.0

68.2% Standard error 4.53 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 588-692 (153.1 - 180.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

113.534

49.3

67.0% Standard error 4.41 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 82-97 (26.9 - 31.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

106.778

45.5

64.1% Standard error 4.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Freeze-Dry vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 158-188 (41.1 - 48.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Clefable

Fairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

63.428

42.3

66.1% Standard error 5.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 156-184 (39.5 - 46.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Hydrapple

GrassDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

36.804

41.4

71.3% Standard error 7.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Hydrapple: 103-123 (24.7 - 29.5%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

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Ogerpon

Grass OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

64.187

39.6

63.6% Standard error 6.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ogerpon Ivy Cudgel vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 408-482 (106.2 - 125.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

127.434

38.8

56.3% Standard error 4.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 124-147 (31 - 36.7%) -- 71.3% chance to 3HKO

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Weezing-Galar

PoisonFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.404

37.0

73.5% Standard error 9.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Neutralizing Gas Weezing-Galar: 76-90 (22.7 - 26.9%) -- 33.2% chance to 4HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

134.306

36.5

53.7% Standard error 4.30 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kingambit Low Kick (80 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 238-280 (61.9 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Garganacl

Rock DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

34.756

34.7

66.7% Standard error 7.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Garganacl: 212-252 (52.4 - 62.3%) -- 98.8% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Darkrai

Dark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

66.753

34.0

58.2% Standard error 6.04 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Darkrai Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 186-220 (48.4 - 57.2%) -- 92.6% chance to 2HKO

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Primarina

WaterFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.044

33.6

70.7% Standard error 9.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Primarina: 77-91 (21.1 - 25%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

39.921

33.5

63.9% Standard error 7.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 212-252 (55.2 - 65.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dondozo

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

32.159

32.0

65.5% Standard error 8.38 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 102-120 (20.2 - 23.8%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

160.25

30.5

46.3% Standard error 3.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 174-205 (45.3 - 53.3%) -- 35.5% chance to 2HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.55

30.4

65.9% Standard error 8.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 102-120 (30.5 - 35.9%) -- 39.9% chance to 3HKO

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

114.081

29.6

48.3% Standard error 4.68 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 106-126 (27.6 - 32.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Walking Wake

WaterDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

33.426

21.0

55.4% Standard error 8.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Walking Wake Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 213-252 (55.4 - 65.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Cresselia

Psychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

86.978

18.5

39.5% Standard error 5.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Cresselia Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 100-118 (26 - 30.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.062

16.0

59.8% Standard error 10.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 200-236 (52 - 61.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

235.956

12.4

23.4% Standard error 2.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 184-218 (47.9 - 56.7%) -- 89.1% chance to 2HKO

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Glimmora

RockPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

52.03

12.2

39.3% Standard error 6.77 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ SpA Glimmora Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 204-240 (53.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

56.896

12.2

37.9% Standard error 6.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Treads Supercell Slam vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 260-308 (67.7 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

69.513

7.8

29.7% Standard error 5.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 193-228 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

79.968

7.7

27.8% Standard error 5.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Samurott-Hisui: 235-277 (61.1 - 72.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.937

6.1

39.7% Standard error 8.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pecharunt Malignant Chain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Samurott-Hisui: 87-103 (22.6 - 26.8%) -- 33.9% chance to 4HKO

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Ranked #9 with 16.71% usage. Sorted by conservative score.