Is Metagross viable in Gen 3 OU?

Metagross is ranked #5 in Gen 3 OU with 35.94% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 3 OU?

Swampert has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 55.2% of 85.73159146398953 relevant encounters. Standard error is 9.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Metagross matchup checks ranked in Gen 3 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Metagross was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Metagross counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 35.9% #5

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 135

DEF 130

SPA 95

SPD 90

SPE 70

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireGroundGhostDark

½×

NormalGrassIceFlyingRockDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Psychic

0×

Poison

Moves

Meteor Mash 97.5% Earthquake 90.6% Explosion 81.7% Agility 46.5% Rock Slide 38.0% Protect 11.7% Psychic 7.6% Hidden Power Fire 7.1%

Items

Leftovers 56.2% Choice Band 22.5% Lum Berry 14.8% Liechi Berry 4.1% Salac Berry 1.9% Quick Claw 0.3% White Herb 0.1% Twisted Spoon 0.0%

Common Teammates

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Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Metagross + Tyranitar 51.8% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Swampert

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

85.732

18.2

55.2% Standard error 9.25 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 170-200 (46.7 - 54.9%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Metagross

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

29.397

7.7

44.3% Standard error 9.16 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Metagross Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 244-288 (67 - 79.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.827

6.8

50.6% Standard error 10.96 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Suicune Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 130-153 (35.7 - 42%) -- 89.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.221

6.0

45.1% Standard error 9.78 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Salamence Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 197-232 (54.1 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.553

5.1

49.3% Standard error 11.03 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 140-165 (38.4 - 45.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.801

2.1

41.6% Standard error 9.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 128-151 (35.1 - 41.4%) -- 77.6% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.025

-4.2

26.5% Standard error 7.68 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Drill Peck vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 41-49 (11.2 - 13.4%)

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

114.249

-4.4

22.5% Standard error 6.75 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 197-232 (54.1 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.943

-10.3

23.9% Standard error 8.54 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Snorlax Self-Destruct vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 167-197 (45.8 - 54.1%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Aerodactyl

RockFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

23.35

-12.6

21.4% Standard error 8.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Aerodactyl Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 248-292 (68.1 - 80.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.44

-15.4

10.2% Standard error 6.40 points

DAMAGE CALC

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Metagross: 100-100 (27.4 - 27.4%) -- guaranteed 5HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #5 with 35.94% usage. Sorted by conservative score.