Great TuskGholdengoKingambit
Hazards into endgame pressure
Great Tusk compresses rocks and removal, Gholdengo makes opposing removal costly, and Kingambit turns accumulated chip into a Sucker Punch endgame.
Smogon singles · Data guide
Gen 9 OU Team Builder
OU rewards teams that create progress without giving away tempo. Start with a repeatable way to place or remove hazards, add answers to the format’s fastest threats, then define a late-game route instead of collecting six individually strong Pokémon.
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- Data month
- 2026-06
- Rated battles
- 767,456
- Rating / Pokémon
- 1695 / 140
Format essentials
Lock the rules before choosing slots
These rules come from the project’s pinned Pokémon Showdown format data. Tiers and bans can change, so validate again before playing.
- 1
Singles, up to six Pokémon, normally played at level 100.
- 2
Species Clause is active; held items may repeat.
- 3
Standard EV limits are 510 total and 252 per stat.
- 4
Terastallization is available, but Tera Blast is banned in the pinned ruleset.
Usage snapshot
Common high-ladder Pokémon
Usage comes from Smogon’s 2026-06, 1695-rating sample. It tells you what to prepare for; it does not turn the top six into an automatic team.
| # | Pokémon | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Tusk | 32.83% |
| 2 | Gholdengo | 27.20% |
| 3 | Kingambit | 23.89% |
| 4 | Zamazenta | 22.42% |
| 5 | Dragonite | 19.75% |
| 6 | Ogerpon-Wellspring | 17.79% |
| 7 | Iron Valiant | 17.73% |
| 8 | Kyurem | 17.16% |
Core ideas
Start with interactions, not a top six
Slowking-GalarKyuremOgerpon-Wellspring
Slow pivot, immediate breakers
Slowking-Galar brings Kyurem or Ogerpon in safely; the two breakers attack different defensive structures and prevent a single wall from solving the core.
HattereneDragoniteRaging Bolt
Anti-hazard setup pressure
Magic Bounce discourages passive hazard turns while Dragonite and Raging Bolt force the opponent to respect two different setup paths.
Build check
Answer four questions before export
- Set or deny hazards without relying on a single fragile slot.
- Carry a plan for Kingambit priority and Zamazenta’s speed.
- Avoid stacking weaknesses before choosing defensive Tera types.
- Name the Pokémon that should win once opposing checks are chipped.
FAQ
Format questions
Does OU require six Pokémon?
Showdown accepts smaller teams, but a serious ladder team is normally built with six because every slot is valuable for role and matchup coverage.
Can OU Pokémon repeat held items?
Yes. The pinned Gen 9 OU format uses Species Clause but not Item Clause.
Are the usage leaders automatically the best team?
No. Usage is a starting signal, not a synergy score. Roles, speed control, defensive overlap, hazard play, and a win condition still have to fit together.
Data method and sources
This page uses a 2026-06 Smogon usage snapshot interpreted against the project’s pinned Showdown rules. It is a historical rating sample, not a win-rate forecast, and rules may change between page updates.
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