Question 1

What is Gen 4 OU?

Accepted Answer

The checked-in crob.at format catalog maps this page to Pokémon Showdown format gen4ou. Use the linked format primer and the Pokémon Showdown validator for current rules and legality.

Question 2

What are the best Pokémon in Gen 4 OU?

Accepted Answer

This page reports counts from uploaded crob.at Gen 4 OU teams. These counts are not battle usage or a format-wide ranking. Use the linked format primer for current strategy guidance.

Question 3

Why is Gen 4 OU considered such a classic format?

Accepted Answer

Use the uploaded Gen 4 OU teams as examples, not as proof of strategy or current format strength. Check the linked format primer and validator before you use a recommendation.

Question 4

How does Stealth Rock affect Gen 4 OU teams?

Accepted Answer

Use the uploaded Gen 4 OU teams as examples, not as proof of strategy or current format strength. Check the linked format primer and validator before you use a recommendation.

Question 5

How do I build a Gen 4 OU team?

Accepted Answer

Use the uploaded Gen 4 OU teams as examples, not as proof of strategy or current format strength. Check the linked format primer and validator before you use a recommendation.

Question 6

How do I copy a Gen 4 OU team into Showdown?

Accepted Answer

Click any team card to open it, then hit the copy button. Open Pokémon Showdown, go to the Teambuilder, click "Import from text", paste the team, and save. Select Gen 4 OU as the format.

Question 7

Where can I find Gen 4 OU sample teams?

Accepted Answer

The Sample tab lists imported sample teams. Open a team to see its source, event, or refresh facts when these facts are available.

Search: “Latias + Clefable”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gen 4 OU?

What are the best Pokémon in Gen 4 OU?

Why is Gen 4 OU considered such a classic format?

How does Stealth Rock affect Gen 4 OU teams?

How do I build a Gen 4 OU team?

How do I copy a Gen 4 OU team into Showdown?

Where can I find Gen 4 OU sample teams?