Checks and Counters

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

Morpeko is ranked #57 in Gen 9 ZU with a 3.00% usage rate.

The top five checks and counters for Morpeko in Gen 9 ZU are Whimsicott (75.0%), Hitmontop (64.7%), Skuntank (49.5%), Mesprit (29.5%).

#CheckerEncountersKO Rate (P)KO Rate (D)
1 Whimsicott Whimsicott 30.251 75.0% 7.87%
2 Hitmontop Hitmontop 37.134 64.7% 7.84%
3 Skuntank Skuntank 30.377 49.5% 9.07%
4 Mesprit Mesprit 47.762 29.5% 6.60%

KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Morpeko. KO Rate (D): % of Morpeko's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.

Morpeko Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Aura Wheel 24.8% Rapid Spin 21.6% Knock Off 20.2% Parting Shot 17.1% Protect 4.8% Volt Switch 3.6% Endeavor 2.3% Psychic Fangs 1.4%

Most Used Items

Heavy-Duty Boots 60.5% Focus Sash 20.7% Leftovers 4.9% Black Glasses 3.0% Life Orb 2.8% Mirror Herb 2.7% Choice Band 1.6% Razor Claw 1.4%

Most Used Tera Types

Electric 46.4% Dark 29.2% Ghost 18.3% Flying 5.1% Grass 0.6% Normal 0.2% Psychic 0.1% Stellar 0.1%

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

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