Is Arceus-Ground viable in Gen 9 Ubers?

Arceus-Ground is ranked #11 in Gen 9 Ubers with 15.05% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Arceus-Ground in Gen 9 Ubers?

Calyrex-Ice has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 71.9% of 271.4847523052939 relevant encounters. Standard error is 2.7 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Arceus-Ground matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Ubers?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Arceus-Ground was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Arceus-Ground counters

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

#0493 Arceus-Ground

Ground

USAGE 15.1% #11

ABILITYMultitype

BASE STATS

HP 120

ATK 120

DEF 120

SPA 120

SPD 120

SPE 120

BST720

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGrassIce

½×

PoisonRock

0×

Electric

Moves

Judgment 50.9% Earthquake 49.0% Dragon Dance 48.1% Stone Edge 37.9% Recover 33.1% Taunt 31.4% Ice Beam 29.1% Calm Mind 26.2%

Items

Earth Plate 100.0%

Abilities

Multitype100.0%

Tera Types

Ground 51.5% Poison 10.1% Water 9.3% Fairy 8.2% Fire 5.8% Steel 4.0% Ghost 3.7% Dark 3.7%

Common Teammates

Koraidon89.0%

Zacian-Crowned57.1%

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane50.8%

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Explore Arceus-Ground + Kyogre teams 60 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Arceus-Water teams 52 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Arceus teams 44 score Explore Arceus-Ground + Koraidon teams 44 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Arceus-Ground + Koraidon 89.0% 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

Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

271.485

61.0

71.9% Standard error 2.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Calyrex-Ice: 123-145 (30.4 - 35.8%) -- 45.3% chance to 3HKO

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Kyogre

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

668.616

59.7

67.0% Standard error 1.82 points

DAMAGE CALCRain

0- Atk Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyogre: 148-175 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Arceus-Water

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

216.676

51.5

64.5% Standard error 3.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Water: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

184.073

45.7

60.2% Standard error 3.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Ground Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Giratina-Origin: 146-174 (28.9 - 34.5%) -- 5.8% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

317.113

44.0

55.2% Standard error 2.79 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Koraidon

FightingDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,045.935

44.0

50.2% Standard error 1.55 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Orichalcum Pulse Koraidon Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground in Sun: 253-298 (56.9 - 67.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Blissey

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

177.727

42.2

57.1% Standard error 3.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Earth Plate Arceus-Ground Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Blissey: 570-672 (79.8 - 94.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kyurem-Black

DragonIce OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

27.946

40.6

73.8% Standard error 8.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kyurem-Black Icicle Spear (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 288-342 (64.8 - 77%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Lunala

PsychicGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

371.662

38.7

49.0% Standard error 2.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Lunala Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 127-151 (28.6 - 34%) -- 0.9% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus-Ghost

Ghost SOFT CHECK View matchup

112.37

34.8

53.7% Standard error 4.70 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Spooky Plate Arceus-Ghost Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus-Ground

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

203.625

34.7

48.7% Standard error 3.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Ground Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 130-154 (29.2 - 34.6%) -- 7.5% chance to 3HKO

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Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

586.402

27.1

35.0% Standard error 1.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 184-217 (41.4 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Zacian-Crowned

FairySteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

463.781

26.0

34.9% Standard error 2.21 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ Atk Zacian-Crowned Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 229-271 (51.5 - 61%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

444.076

25.1

34.1% Standard error 2.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Sunsteel Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 123-145 (27.7 - 32.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

97.037

24.5

44.7% Standard error 5.05 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dondozo Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 306-362 (68.9 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

106.932

21.6

40.6% Standard error 4.75 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Terapagos Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 54-64 (12.1 - 14.4%) -- possible 7HKO

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Arceus-Fairy

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

174.795

20.1

34.5% Standard error 3.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pixie Plate Arceus-Fairy Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 129-153 (29 - 34.4%) -- 3.1% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus-Flying

Flying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.441

19.1

57.5% Standard error 9.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Arceus-Ground Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Flying: 130-154 (29.2 - 34.6%) -- 7.5% chance to 3HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

154.257

18.7

34.0% Standard error 3.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Black Glasses Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 160-190 (36 - 42.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

82.701

18.7

40.3% Standard error 5.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

Ditto vs. Arceus-Ground: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

241.347

18.5

30.4% Standard error 2.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 124-147 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

34.466

17.7

51.8% Standard error 8.51 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 133-157 (29.9 - 35.3%) -- 21.5% chance to 3HKO

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Deoxys-Attack

Psychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

57.294

15.1

41.1% Standard error 6.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Deoxys-Attack Psycho Boost vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 204-241 (45.9 - 54.2%) -- 54.3% chance to 2HKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

56.868

13.2

39.1% Standard error 6.47 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 136-162 (30.6 - 36.4%) -- 58.2% chance to 3HKO

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Eternatus

PoisonDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

186.791

10.4

22.6% Standard error 3.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 124-147 (27.9 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Arceus-Electric

Electric SOFT CHECK View matchup

145.808

9.6

23.7% Standard error 3.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Electric Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 130-154 (29.2 - 34.6%) -- 7.5% chance to 3HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

150.634

9.2

22.8% Standard error 3.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 166-196 (37.3 - 44.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Ribombee

BugFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

143.959

7.7

21.4% Standard error 3.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Ribombee Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 88-105 (19.8 - 23.6%) -- possible 5HKO

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Glimmora

RockPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

144.628

6.5

19.8% Standard error 3.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Glimmora Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Ground: 42-50 (9.4 - 11.2%) -- possible 9HKO

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Groudon

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

121.487

6.0

20.7% Standard error 3.67 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Ground: 204-241 (45.9 - 54.2%) -- 54.3% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #11 with 15.05% usage. Sorted by conservative score.