Gen 9 UU Team Builder — Smogon UnderUsed Singles
Gen 9 UU (UnderUsed) bans the top OU threats — Flutter Mane, Gholdengo, Great Tusk, Iron Valiant, and others — leaving a metagame where a wider variety of Pokémon can function as primary win conditions. Terastallization is still legal, and Tera types play a major role in breaking the checks UU teams rely on. Pokémon like Garganacl, Meowscarada, and Skeledirge thrive in UU's more balanced environment. The format rewards knowledge of the smaller threat pool and punishes teams that over-rely on a single win condition.
Build your Gen 9 UU teamKey Pokémon in Gen 9 UU
Common team archetypes
Bulky Offence
Use moderately bulky offensive Pokémon like Garganacl, Dragalge, or Tinkaton to pressure opponents while maintaining enough bulk to take a hit. Entry hazards are central to wearing down the opponent's team.
Balance / Pivot
Cycling between U-turn and Volt Switch pivots to generate momentum while keeping defensive pivots like Slowbro or Rotom-W to handle switch-ins. Works well with a dedicated hazard setter.
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