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Gen 9 OU sample teams

These 8 teams are structured from the 2026-06 Smogon usage snapshot and current Showdown legality. Every page includes complete sets, lead ideas, win paths, replacements, and a one-click editable FavePoke build.

FavePoke Editorial TeamPublished 2026-08-01Updated 2026-08-28

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Great Tusk + Gholdengo Balance

A high-usage balance shell that turns reliable hazard control and pivoting into two late-game setup options.

Great Tusk
Gholdengo
Kingambit
Dragonite
Slowking-Galar
Ogerpon-Wellspring

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Hazard balance

Great Tusk + Gholdengo Balance

A high-usage balance shell that turns reliable hazard control and pivoting into two late-game setup options.

Great Tusk
Gholdengo
Kingambit
Dragonite
Slowking-Galar
Ogerpon-Wellspring

Difficulty: Intermediate; Has a clear backbone and win path, but still rewards matchup reads.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Dragonite uses Multiscale to find a Dragon Dance turn.
Main risk: Do not trade Great Tusk before confirming the opposing hazard plan.
Tera plan candidates: Great Tusk → steelGholdengo → fairyKingambit → ghostDragonite → normalSlowking-Galar → waterOgerpon-Wellspring → water

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Speed-heavy offense

Zamazenta + Dragapult Offense

Three speed layers and two setup routes keep pressure high while Gliscor supplies a durable defensive pivot.

Zamazenta
Dragapult
Iron Valiant
Cinderace
Raging Bolt
Gliscor

Difficulty: Intermediate; Has a clear backbone and win path, but still rewards matchup reads.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Zamazenta snowballs after Iron Defense.
Main risk: The roster can lose momentum if choice-locked attacks are read correctly.
Tera plan candidates: Zamazenta → fireDragapult → ghostIron Valiant → ghostCinderace → fireRaging Bolt → fairyGliscor → water

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Bulky offense

Kyurem + Slowking Bulky Offense

A deliberate bulky offense for breaking balance: Slowking-Galar and Corviknight create low-risk entries for Choice Specs Kyurem, while Ogerpon-Wellspring and Kingambit convert the damage into a physical endgame.

Kyurem
Slowking-Galar
Great Tusk
Kingambit
Corviknight
Ogerpon-Wellspring

Difficulty: Intermediate; Has a clear backbone and win path, but still rewards matchup reads.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Future Sight plus Choice Specs Kyurem overloads the opponent’s special wall and opens the physical half of the team.
Main risk: Kyurem has no Heavy-Duty Boots, so do not spend both Great Tusk and Corviknight before its final breaking cycle.
Tera plan candidates: Kyurem → groundSlowking-Galar → waterGreat Tusk → steelKingambit → ghostCorviknight → dragonOgerpon-Wellspring → water

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Hazard-stack offense

Samurott-Hisui Hazard Stack

Two hazard sources and removal denial force repeated chip so three fast or priority attackers can close games.

Samurott-Hisui
Gholdengo
Glimmora
Kingambit
Dragapult
Dragonite

Difficulty: Demanding; Requires precise hazard, pivot, or multi-setup sequencing.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Dragonite uses Multiscale after removal is denied.
Main risk: Do not sacrifice both hazard setters before seeing the removal slot.
Tera plan candidates: Samurott-Hisui → poisonGholdengo → fairyGlimmora → ghostKingambit → ghostDragapult → ghostDragonite → normal

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Regenerator balance

Alomomola + Gliscor Balance

A patient balance team for long pivot games: Alomomola passes Wish through a slow Flip Turn, Gliscor strips items and spreads Toxic, and the three faster attackers prevent the defensive core from becoming passive.

Alomomola
Gliscor
Corviknight
Zamazenta
Gholdengo
Iron Valiant

Difficulty: Intermediate; Has a clear backbone and win path, but still rewards matchup reads.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Knock Off and Toxic remove the opponent’s long-term recovery, allowing Zamazenta to build an Iron Defense and Body Press endgame.
Main risk: Special setup attackers can exploit Protect or a passive Wish turn; Mirror Coat is a prediction tool, not a complete answer.
Tera plan candidates: Alomomola → fairyGliscor → waterCorviknight → dragonZamazenta → fireGholdengo → fairyIron Valiant → ghost

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Multi-setup offense

Hatterene + Dragonite Offense

An anti-hazard offense for proactive matchups: Hatterene disrupts passive setup with Magic Bounce, Nuzzle, and Psychic Noise, then four distinct sweepers overload the opponent’s limited defensive turns.

Hatterene
Dragonite
Kingambit
Great Tusk
Raging Bolt
Ogerpon-Wellspring

Difficulty: Demanding; Requires precise hazard, pivot, or multi-setup sequencing.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Ogerpon-Wellspring removes or weakens the physical wall, allowing Dragonite to use Dragon Dance and Tera Normal Extreme Speed.
Main risk: Magic Bounce does not remove hazards already on the field, and capable setters can attack or use Knock Off instead; Great Tusk remains essential.
Tera plan candidates: Hatterene → waterDragonite → normalKingambit → ghostGreat Tusk → steelRaging Bolt → fairyOgerpon-Wellspring → water

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Pivot offense

Cinderace + Iron Valiant Pivot Offense

Fast U-turn pressure and a slow special pivot repeatedly bring dangerous sweepers into favorable matchups.

Cinderace
Iron Valiant
Dragapult
Slowking-Galar
Great Tusk
Kingambit

Difficulty: Demanding; Requires precise hazard, pivot, or multi-setup sequencing.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Iron Valiant uses a forced switch to set Calm Mind.
Main risk: Avoid turning every pivot into predictable chip on the same wall.
Tera plan candidates: Cinderace → fireIron Valiant → ghostDragapult → ghostSlowking-Galar → waterGreat Tusk → steelKingambit → ghost

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Bulky balance

Ting-Lu + Raging Bolt Balance

A durable ground-and-flying backbone supports three priority or setup threats with different defensive targets.

Ting-Lu
Raging Bolt
Ogerpon-Wellspring
Corviknight
Kingambit
Zamazenta

Difficulty: Intermediate; Has a clear backbone and win path, but still rewards matchup reads.
Set review: 2026-08-12; Revalidate current rules before play.
Primary win condition: Raging Bolt controls faster offense with Thunderclap.
Main risk: Multiple setup choices still need careful hazard management.
Tera plan candidates: Ting-Lu → waterRaging Bolt → fairyOgerpon-Wellspring → waterCorviknight → dragonKingambit → ghostZamazenta → fire

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Side-by-side decision

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Decision	Great Tusk + Gholdengo Balance	Zamazenta + Dragapult Offense
Archetype	Hazard balance	Speed-heavy offense
Difficulty	Intermediate	Intermediate
Primary lead	Great Tusk into passive or hazard-focused teams.	Dragapult for immediate speed and U-turn information.
Main win condition	Dragonite uses Multiscale to find a Dragon Dance turn.	Zamazenta snowballs after Iron Defense.
Tera candidates	Great Tusk → steel · Gholdengo → fairy · Kingambit → ghost · Dragonite → normal · Slowking-Galar → water · Ogerpon-Wellspring → water	Zamazenta → fire · Dragapult → ghost · Iron Valiant → ghost · Cinderace → fire · Raging Bolt → fairy · Gliscor → water
Main risk	Do not trade Great Tusk before confirming the opposing hazard plan.	The roster can lose momentum if choice-locked attacks are read correctly.
Set review	2026-08-12	2026-08-12

How these teams were assembled

Members and sets come from the 2026-06, 1695-rating usage sample, then are editorially combined around hazards, speed, positioning, and win conditions. They are practice and iteration starting points—not official teams, tournament results, or promised win-rate rankings. Revalidate before playing.

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Gen 9 OU sample team FAQ

Are these Gen 9 OU sample teams up to date?

The rosters use the 2026-06 Smogon usage snapshot and the Showdown format data stored by FavePoke. Rules can change, so revalidate a team in the Builder before playing on the ladder.

Can I import these sample teams into Pokémon Showdown?

Yes. Open any complete team and choose Edit in Builder. You can change moves, abilities, items, EVs, and Tera types before copying standard Pokémon Showdown text.

Which Gen 9 OU team should a beginner try first?

Start with the featured balance team at the top of the page. Its lead ideas, positioning plan, hazard control, and win conditions are explained before you move to faster offense or a more specialized structure.