Checks and Counters

What beats Brambleghast in Gen 9 RU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Brambleghast. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Brambleghast.

Brambleghast is ranked #79 in Gen 9 RU with a 1.55% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Brambleghast Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Rapid Spin 24.7% Poltergeist 22.1% Power Whip 21.3% Strength Sap 15.3% Shadow Sneak 5.0% Spikes 4.6% Leech Seed 2.3% Night Shade 1.5%

Most Used Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 50.3% nothing 22.3% Focus Sash 9.5% Leftovers 8.7% Colbur Berry 2.8% Assault Vest 2.7% Life Orb 2.0% Choice Band 1.3%

Most Used Abilities

Wind Rider 86.0%Infiltrator 14.0%

Most Used Tera Types

Ghost 33.3% Fairy 19.8% Grass 18.5% Water 13.4% Steel 10.3% Normal 1.9% Dark 1.3% Flying 0.4%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Brambleghast sets.

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