Is Metagross viable in Gen 3 OU?

Metagross is ranked #4 in Gen 3 OU with 33.66% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 3 OU?

Swampert has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 51.5% of 121.3634342398056 relevant encounters. Standard error is 4.5 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 · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 33.7% #4

ABILITYClear Body

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 98.7% Earthquake 89.4% Explosion 82.1% Agility 45.9% Rock Slide 35.8% Protect 14.4% Psychic 8.5% Hidden Power Fire 7.7%

Items

Leftovers 66.6% Choice Band 19.5% Lum Berry 10.2% Liechi Berry 2.8% Salac Berry 0.8% Twisted Spoon 0.0% Charcoal 0.0% White Herb 0.0%

Abilities

Clear Body100.0%

Common Teammates

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Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Metagross + Tyranitar 52.2% 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 SOFT CHECK View matchup

121.363

33.3

51.5% Standard error 4.54 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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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

85.907

26.6

48.1% Standard error 5.39 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

48.684

24.5

53.1% Standard error 7.15 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

63.793

23.7

48.7% Standard error 6.26 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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Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

71.899

18.2

41.5% Standard error 5.81 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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Metagross

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

61.049

17.1

42.4% Standard error 6.33 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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Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

51.323

12.0

39.3% Standard error 6.82 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Jirachi Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 76-90 (20.8 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO

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Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.239

9.5

51.9% Standard error 10.60 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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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

175.369

8.4

20.6% Standard error 3.06 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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Forretress

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

49.463

8.0

35.2% Standard error 6.79 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Forretress Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 185-218 (50.8 - 59.8%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Aerodactyl

RockFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

67.691

4.9

26.3% Standard error 5.35 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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Gengar

GhostPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

22.559

-2.9

38.0% Standard error 10.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gengar Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 141-166 (38.7 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

79.71

-4.1

8.2% Standard error 3.07 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 #4 with 33.66% usage. Sorted by conservative score.