Is Eternatus viable in Gen 9 Ubers?

Eternatus is ranked #8 in Gen 9 Ubers with 20.83% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Eternatus in Gen 9 Ubers?

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 68.3% of 810.5729979134194 relevant encounters. Standard error is 2.8 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

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

Eternatus counters

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

#0890 Eternatus

PoisonDragon

USAGE 20.8% #8

BASE STATS

HP 140

ATK 85

DEF 95

SPA 145

SPD 95

SPE 130

BST690

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

IceGroundPsychicDragon

½×

FireWaterElectricFightingPoisonBug

¼×

Grass

Moves

Dynamax Cannon 93.2% Recover 54.6% Fire Blast 51.3% Sludge Bomb 48.4% Meteor Beam 35.2% Flamethrower 34.3% Toxic 32.4% Agility 19.3%

Items

Power Herb 35.0% Heavy-Duty Boots 22.2% Life Orb 21.6% Leftovers 11.3% Sitrus Berry 6.3% Choice Scarf 1.5% Black Sludge 0.5% Choice Specs 0.4%

Tera Types

Fire 31.1% Fairy 26.4% Steel 12.5% Dragon 11.0% Ghost 5.1% Dark 4.7% Poison 3.3% Water 3.2%

Common Teammates

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane25.7%

Ribombee22.9%

Ho-Oh21.9%

Arceus-Fairy21.5%

Browse Gen 9 Ubers teams using Eternatus →

Explore Eternatus + Necrozma-Dusk-Mane teams 57 score Explore Eternatus + Arceus-Ground teams 55 score Explore Eternatus + Ting-Lu teams 52 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Eternatus + Koraidon 87.0% 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

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

810.573

57.0

68.3% Standard error 2.82 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 242-288 (50 - 59.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus-Ground

Ground DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

224.76

54.8

74.7% Standard error 4.98 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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Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

344.278

53.2

70.2% Standard error 4.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ SpA Eternatus Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Calyrex-Ice: 280-330 (69.3 - 81.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ursaluna

GroundNormal OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

62.462

53.0

74.9% Standard error 5.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 474-560 (97.9 - 115.7%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

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Deoxys-Attack

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

121.935

51.9

77.9% Standard error 6.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Deoxys-Attack Psycho Boost vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 476-564 (98.3 - 116.5%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

307.294

51.6

69.5% Standard error 4.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Vessel of Ruin Ting-Lu: 121-144 (23.5 - 28%) -- possible 5HKO

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Zacian-Crowned

FairySteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

799.731

49.7

61.5% Standard error 2.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ Atk Zacian-Crowned Play Rough vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 280-331 (57.8 - 68.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Koraidon

FightingDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

1,457.787

47.1

56.1% Standard error 2.24 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Orichalcum Pulse Koraidon Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 614-726 (126.8 - 150%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

500.052

46.6

61.6% Standard error 3.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

+1 252+ SpA Eternatus Meteor Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus: 148-175 (33.3 - 39.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Lunala

PsychicGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

598.217

46.4

60.2% Standard error 3.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Lunala Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 312-368 (64.4 - 76%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tyranitar

RockDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

145.349

38.7

65.6% Standard error 6.74 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 192-226 (39.6 - 46.6%) -- 33.6% chance to 2HKO after sandstorm damage

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Clodsire

PoisonGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

225.714

34.4

57.1% Standard error 5.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clodsire: 141-166 (30.3 - 35.7%) -- 37.7% chance to 3HKO

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Kyogre

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,556.106

33.9

42.4% Standard error 2.14 points

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 268-316 (55.3 - 65.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Eternatus

PoisonDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

470.822

32.1

48.0% Standard error 3.98 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 290-344 (59.9 - 71%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

424.971

31.9

48.4% Standard error 4.12 points

DAMAGE CALC

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Eternatus: 100-100 (20.6 - 20.6%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Groudon

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

172.372

22.7

48.7% Standard error 6.51 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 500-590 (103.3 - 121.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Garganacl

Rock SOFT CHECK View matchup

94.935

21.0

49.4% Standard error 7.09 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garganacl Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 208-246 (42.9 - 50.8%) -- 3.1% chance to 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

154.098

18.1

45.5% Standard error 6.85 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 408-480 (84.2 - 99.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

107.453

17.8

50.8% Standard error 8.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 308-364 (63.6 - 75.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

145.143

16.6

44.7% Standard error 7.02 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kingambit Zen Headbutt vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 206-244 (42.5 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO

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Arceus-Electric

Electric SOFT CHECK View matchup

141.169

16.0

44.9% Standard error 7.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Electric Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 152-180 (31.4 - 37.1%) -- 82.7% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus-Fairy

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

521.663

15.2

28.6% Standard error 3.34 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pixie Plate Arceus-Fairy Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 153-180 (31.6 - 37.1%) -- 82.5% chance to 3HKO

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Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

1,466.043

13.2

20.5% Standard error 1.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 250-296 (51.6 - 61.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ditto

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

111.518

12.7

44.8% Standard error 8.03 points

DAMAGE CALC

Ditto vs. Eternatus: 0-0 (0 - 0%)

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

315.875

12.2

29.8% Standard error 4.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 210-248 (43.3 - 51.2%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO

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Arceus-Ghost

Ghost SOFT CHECK View matchup

124.832

9.2

38.9% Standard error 7.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Spooky Plate Arceus-Ghost Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 153-180 (31.6 - 37.1%) -- 82.5% chance to 3HKO

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Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

256.029

7.6

26.5% Standard error 4.74 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Griseous Core Giratina-Origin Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 264-312 (54.5 - 64.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Arceus-Water

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

293.486

7.6

24.9% Standard error 4.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Splash Plate Arceus-Water Judgment vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 76-90 (15.7 - 18.5%) -- possible 6HKO

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

154.072

5.5

31.2% Standard error 6.42 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Terapagos Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eternatus: 62-74 (12.8 - 15.2%) -- possible 7HKO

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Rayquaza

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.893

4.1

43.9% Standard error 9.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Rayquaza Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eternatus: 278-328 (57.4 - 67.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #8 with 20.83% usage. Sorted by conservative score.