Is Slowking-Galar viable in Gen 9 OU?

Slowking-Galar is ranked #16 in Gen 9 OU with 12.47% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Slowking-Galar in Gen 9 OU?

Samurott-Hisui has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 90.3% of 55.22421849367002 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.5 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Slowking-Galar counters

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

#0199 Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic

USAGE 12.5% #16

ABILITYRegenerator

BASE STATS

HP 95

ATK 65

DEF 80

SPA 110

SPD 110

SPE 30

BST490

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

GroundGhostDark

½×

GrassPoisonFairy

¼×

Fighting

Moves

Sludge Bomb 90.6% Chilly Reception 65.5% Future Sight 53.6% Ice Beam 45.9% Flamethrower 39.5% Psychic Noise 28.0% Psyshock 21.9% Thunder Wave 16.6%

Items

Assault Vest 32.5% Heavy-Duty Boots 29.1% Rocky Helmet 9.7% Colbur Berry 9.6% Black Sludge 8.7% Shuca Berry 6.6% Leftovers 1.1% Choice Scarf 1.0%

Abilities

Regenerator99.9%Curious Medicine0.1%Own Tempo0.0%

Tera Types

Water 64.6% Fairy 13.2% Grass 10.3% Ice 5.5% Dark 1.5% Steel 1.1% Poison 0.8% Dragon 0.7%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 OU teams using Slowking-Galar →

Explore Slowking-Galar + Samurott-Hisui teams 68 score Explore Slowking-Galar + Ting-Lu teams 49 score Explore Slowking-Galar + Blissey teams 45 score Explore Slowking-Galar + Iron Treads teams 45 score Explore Slowking-Galar + Kingambit teams 42 score Explore Slowking-Galar + Kyurem teams 40 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Slowking-Galar + Great Tusk 56.2% 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

Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

55.224

68.3

90.3% Standard error 5.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Ceaseless Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 368-434 (93.4 - 110.1%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

View Samurott-Hisui counters → Teams with Samurott-Hisui →

Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

98.266

49.2

77.5% Standard error 7.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 120-142 (23.3 - 27.6%) -- possible 5HKO

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Blissey

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

150.86

44.9

70.3% Standard error 6.35 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Blissey: 537-633 (75.2 - 88.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Iron Treads

GroundSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

54.809

44.6

76.8% Standard error 8.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Iron Treads: 172-204 (44.7 - 53.1%) -- 26.6% chance to 2HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

83.6

42.5

75.1% Standard error 8.14 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kingambit: 154-182 (38.1 - 45%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Kyurem

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

165.232

40.4

65.4% Standard error 6.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Kyurem Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 111-135 (28.1 - 34.2%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

54.567

34.8

69.9% Standard error 8.76 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 109-130 (27.6 - 32.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

177.155

34.6

59.7% Standard error 6.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 218-258 (55.3 - 65.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Cresselia

Psychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

32.471

34.2

67.1% Standard error 8.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cresselia: 93-109 (20.9 - 24.5%) -- possible 6HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

123.244

34.0

63.7% Standard error 7.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Great Tusk: 402-474 (92.6 - 109.2%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

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Garganacl

Rock DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

58.672

33.8

68.1% Standard error 8.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Garganacl: 148-175 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- 98.8% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

140.949

33.0

61.1% Standard error 7.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 134-158 (34 - 40.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

29.208

31.3

66.3% Standard error 8.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 318-376 (80.7 - 95.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

180.51

23.8

49.1% Standard error 6.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 348-410 (88.3 - 104%) -- 25% chance to OHKO

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Walking Wake

WaterDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

21.018

19.5

61.8% Standard error 10.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Walking Wake Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 153-181 (38.8 - 45.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Dragapult

DragonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

64.214

19.3

54.4% Standard error 8.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragapult Dragon Darts (2 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 204-242 (51.7 - 61.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.263

17.5

56.2% Standard error 9.68 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 294-348 (74.6 - 88.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Cinderace

Fire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.12

15.0

56.3% Standard error 10.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 240-283 (60.9 - 71.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Clodsire

PoisonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.698

13.1

49.8% Standard error 9.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 302-356 (76.6 - 90.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

110.723

9.7

33.9% Standard error 6.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 198-234 (50.2 - 59.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Slowking-Galar

PoisonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

112.189

6.3

37.2% Standard error 7.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Slowking-Galar Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 154-183 (39 - 46.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Glimmora

RockPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

48.193

5.2

45.4% Standard error 10.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ SpA Glimmora Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 145-172 (36.8 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

47.8

4.4

45.1% Standard error 10.16 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Iron Valiant Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 190-224 (48.2 - 56.8%) -- 89.1% chance to 2HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

99.462

0.9

32.3% Standard error 7.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Clefable Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 112-134 (28.4 - 34%) -- 1.1% chance to 3HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

41.91

0.6

43.2% Standard error 10.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Tornadus-Therian Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 152-180 (38.5 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

35.806

-0.5

30.2% Standard error 7.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Pecharunt Foul Play vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 104-124 (26.3 - 31.4%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Iron Moth

FirePoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.091

-2.3

40.4% Standard error 10.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Moth Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 111-132 (28.1 - 33.5%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

49.33

-5.1

32.5% Standard error 9.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dondozo Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 192-228 (48.7 - 57.8%) -- 96.9% chance to 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

137.566

-5.9

14.0% Standard error 4.99 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Slowking-Galar: 42-51 (10.6 - 12.9%) -- possible 8HKO

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Alomomola

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

77.963

-6.4

18.1% Standard error 6.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Alomomola Flip Turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking-Galar: 91-108 (23 - 27.4%) -- 58.3% chance to 4HKO

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Ranked #16 with 12.47% usage. Sorted by conservative score.