Is Lokix viable in Gen 9 UU?

Lokix is ranked #4 in Gen 9 UU with 21.65% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Lokix in Gen 9 UU?

Skarmory has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 78.7% of 25.531314140853617 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.1 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Lokix matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 UU?

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

Lokix counters

Gen 9 UU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0920 Lokix

BugDark

USAGE 21.6% #4

ABILITYTinted Lens

BASE STATS

HP 71

ATK 102

DEF 78

SPA 52

SPD 55

SPE 92

BST450

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireFlyingBugRockFairy

½×

GrassGroundGhostDark

0×

Psychic

Moves

Knock Off 98.8% First Impression 79.8% U-turn 79.0% Leech Life 50.9% Sucker Punch 43.8% Swords Dance 20.8% Protect 19.0% Taunt 4.2%

Items

Choice Band 49.8% Heavy-Duty Boots 27.1% Black Glasses 18.6% Silver Powder 1.8% Dread Plate 1.4% Life Orb 0.8% Choice Scarf 0.4% Focus Sash 0.0%

Abilities

Tinted Lens99.9%Swarm0.1%

Tera Types

Bug 78.7% Dark 20.8% Fire 0.2% Ghost 0.2% Fighting 0.0% Steel 0.0% Water 0.0% Stellar 0.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 9 UU teams using Lokix →

Explore Lokix + Skarmory teams 46 score Explore Lokix + Lokix teams 21 score

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Lokix + Excadrill 25.6% 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

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.531

46.3

78.7% Standard error 8.10 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Lokix Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 126-148 (37.7 - 44.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Lokix

BugDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

83.693

20.5

42.1% Standard error 5.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Lokix First Impression vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 504-594 (145.6 - 171.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

48.995

20.3

48.9% Standard error 7.14 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 186-220 (53.7 - 63.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

26.658

17.0

55.5% Standard error 9.63 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Lokix Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 118-139 (38.8 - 45.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Latios

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

85.518

9.6

29.3% Standard error 4.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Soul Dew Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lokix: 288-340 (83.2 - 98.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Hippowdon

Ground SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.435

9.5

53.6% Standard error 11.03 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Hippowdon Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 266-314 (76.8 - 90.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage

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Manaphy

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.889

8.5

50.3% Standard error 10.45 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Manaphy Alluring Voice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lokix: 166-196 (47.9 - 56.6%) -- 89.1% chance to 2HKO

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Weavile

DarkIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

50.127

6.6

33.2% Standard error 6.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Weavile Triple Axel (120 BP) (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 252-299 (72.8 - 86.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

26.461

5.0

43.6% Standard error 9.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Mandibuzz Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 338-398 (97.6 - 115%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

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Excadrill

GroundSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.442

-9.2

26.6% Standard error 8.94 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Rock Blast (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Lokix: 234-276 (67.6 - 79.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Excadrill counters → Teams with Excadrill →

Ranked #4 with 21.65% usage. Sorted by conservative score.