Is Necrozma-Dusk-Mane viable in Gen 9 Ubers?

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane is ranked #4 in Gen 9 Ubers with 32.83% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Gen 9 Ubers?

The best counter for Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Gen 9 Ubers is Skarmory with a 85.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Necrozma-Dusk-Mane include Skarmory, Arceus-Dark, Kingambit, Ursaluna, Corviknight.

What is the best counter for Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Gen 9 Ubers?

Skarmory is the best counter for Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Gen 9 Ubers, KOing or forcing it out in 85.6% of their encounters.

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane counters

Gen 9 Ubers · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0800 Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel

USAGE 32.8% #4

BASE STATS

HP 97

ATK 157

DEF 127

SPA 113

SPD 109

SPE 77

BST680

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireGroundGhostDark

½×

NormalGrassIceFlyingRockDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Psychic

0×

Poison

Moves

Photon Geyser 69.2% Sunsteel Strike 51.4% Earthquake 40.6% Trick Room 39.5% Dragon Dance 37.4% Swords Dance 36.7% Morning Sun 33.4% Knock Off 31.4%

Items

Weakness Policy 30.2% Leftovers 20.2% Life Orb 12.3% Lum Berry 11.4% Heavy-Duty Boots 9.9% Covert Cloak 4.1% Rocky Helmet 4.1% Air Balloon 1.8%

Tera Types

Fire 36.1% Dark 17.5% Psychic 17.1% Water 9.8% Steel 6.3% Ground 4.6% Flying 2.0% Poison 2.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 Ubers teams using Necrozma-Dusk-Mane →

Teams using Skarmory 86% Teams using Arceus-Dark 78% Teams using Kingambit 72% Teams using Ursaluna 68% Teams using Corviknight 67% Teams using Arceus-Ground 64%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

169.897

85.6% dies 4.57%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Skarmory: 73-87 (21.8 - 26%) -- 3.7% chance to 4HKO

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Arceus-Dark

Dark DEFENSIVE COUNTER

97.488

77.7% dies 7.13%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Arceus-Dark counters → Teams with Arceus-Dark →

Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

526.229

72.3% dies 3.34%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Sunsteel Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kingambit: 61-72 (15 - 17.8%) -- possible 6HKO

View Kingambit counters → Teams with Kingambit →

Ursaluna

GroundNormal OFFENSIVE CHECK

122.581

67.6% dies 7.16%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ursaluna Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 279-328 (70.1 - 82.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

120.087

67.2% dies 7.25%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight: 90-106 (22.5 - 26.5%) -- 16.9% chance to 4HKO

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Arceus-Ground

Ground DEFENSIVE COUNTER

539.621

63.9% dies 3.52%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Arceus-Ground counters → Teams with Arceus-Ground →

Giratina

GhostDragon DEFENSIVE COUNTER

41.827

62.7% dies 10.56%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Giratina: 158-188 (31.3 - 37.3%) -- 83.4% chance to 3HKO

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Lunala

PsychicGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK

1,278.645

60.1% dies 2.34%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Lunala Moongeist Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 190-225 (47.7 - 56.5%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO

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Arceus-Ghost

Ghost DEFENSIVE COUNTER

374.014

59.8% dies 4.34%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Arceus-Ghost counters → Teams with Arceus-Ghost →

Arceus-Water

Water DEFENSIVE COUNTER

483.482

58.4% dies 3.84%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Photon Geyser vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Arceus-Water: 103-123 (23.1 - 27.7%) -- 73.7% chance to 4HKO

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Giratina-Origin

GhostDragon DEFENSIVE COUNTER

432.341

58.0% dies 4.09%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Sunsteel Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Giratina-Origin: 144-171 (28.5 - 33.9%) -- 0.8% chance to 3HKO

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Arceus

Normal DEFENSIVE COUNTER

1,360.255

57.3% dies 2.28%

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Arceus-Electric

Electric DEFENSIVE COUNTER

141.993

56.8% dies 7.01%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Arceus-Electric: 164-194 (36.9 - 43.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Kyogre

Water SOFT CHECK

2,014.24

54.3% dies 1.91%

DAMAGE CALCRain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Kyogre Water Spout (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Rain: 456-537 (114.5 - 134.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Ting-Lu

DarkGround SOFT CHECK

277.663

53.5% dies 5.13%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ting-Lu Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 195-231 (48.9 - 58%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO

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Groudon

Ground SOFT CHECK

377.566

52.6% dies 4.43%

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Groudon Precipice Blades vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 292-346 (73.3 - 86.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Calyrex-Ice

PsychicIce SOFT CHECK

737.102

51.2% dies 3.18%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Calyrex-Ice High Horsepower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 166-196 (41.7 - 49.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK

325.304

49.5% dies 4.69%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dondozo Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 123-145 (30.9 - 36.4%) -- 63.9% chance to 3HKO

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Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel SOFT CHECK

1,689.416

49.1% dies 2.10%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 118-139 (29.6 - 34.9%) -- 13.7% chance to 3HKO

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Mewtwo

Psychic SOFT CHECK

55.639

48.6% dies 9.34%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Life Orb Mewtwo Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 199-234 (50 - 58.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Skeledirge

FireGhost SOFT CHECK

417.45

47.8% dies 4.12%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Skeledirge Torch Song vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 130-154 (32.6 - 38.6%) -- 99.3% chance to 3HKO

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Koraidon

FightingDragon SOFT CHECK

2,983.832

46.0% dies 1.57%

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ Atk Orichalcum Pulse Koraidon Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane in Sun: 360-424 (90.4 - 106.5%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO

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Arceus-Flying

Flying SOFT CHECK

56.134

43.2% dies 9.32%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Arceus-Flying Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 103-123 (25.8 - 30.9%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Garganacl

Rock SOFT CHECK

87.103

42.6% dies 9.08%

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Garganacl Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 59-70 (14.8 - 17.5%) -- possible 6HKO

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Ho-Oh

FireFlying SOFT CHECK

1,930.66

41.1% dies 1.92%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ho-Oh Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 262-310 (65.8 - 77.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zekrom

DragonElectric SOFT CHECK

21.091

40.5% dies 10.69%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Life Orb Zekrom Bolt Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 274-324 (68.8 - 81.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Chien-Pao

DarkIce SOFT CHECK

65.988

38.9% dies 8.47%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Sword of Ruin Chien-Pao Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 330-391 (82.9 - 98.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Deoxys-Attack

Psychic SOFT CHECK

270.704

35.8% dies 5.02%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Deoxys-Attack Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 129-153 (32.4 - 38.4%) -- 97.1% chance to 3HKO

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Flutter Mane

GhostFairy SOFT CHECK

185.787

35.1% dies 5.99%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Flutter Mane Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 226-267 (56.7 - 67%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

587.679

34.4% dies 3.33%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 238-280 (59.7 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ranked #4 with 32.83% usage. Sorted by reliability score.