Metamons

Gen 9 OU Team Builder — Pokémon Showdown Singles

Gen 9 OU (OverUsed) is the flagship Smogon singles format for Scarlet and Violet. It allows Terastallization while excluding threats banned to Ubers, including Flutter Mane. The metagame is defined by offensive pressure, hazard positioning, and role compression from Pokémon such as Gholdengo and Great Tusk. Building a successful OU team means accounting for Fairy, Ghost, and Fighting coverage simultaneously, and choosing Tera types carefully to patch weaknesses or enable a documented win condition.

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Key Pokémon in Gen 9 OU

Common team archetypes

  • Hyper Offense (HO)

    Stack fast, hard-hitting Pokémon with entry hazards and a dedicated lead. The goal is to overwhelm the opponent before they stabilize, often leaning on Iron Valiant, Dragapult, or Roaring Moon for immediate pressure.

  • Balance

    Mix offensive threats with defensive pivots — typically a Great Tusk or Corviknight for hazard control, a reliable Fairy-type, and two or three offensive slots. Balance rewards correct Tera type selection and prediction.

  • Volt-Turn

    Chain momentum with U-turn and Volt Switch, using Rotom-W, Scizor, or Iron Moth to keep the opponent's team fatigued. Works well with hazard stacking to punish repeated switches.

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