Is Metagross viable in Gen 3 OU?

Metagross is ranked #5 in Gen 3 OU with 36.29% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Metagross in Gen 3 OU is Swampert with a 57.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Metagross include Swampert, Suicune, Salamence, Starmie, Metagross.

What is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 3 OU?

Swampert is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 57.8% of their encounters.

Metagross counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 36.3% #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 97.6% Earthquake 92.8% Explosion 77.2% Agility 50.4% Rock Slide 42.6% Protect 9.2% Psychic 5.2% Hidden Power Fire 4.5%

Items

Leftovers 54.7% Choice Band 23.5% Lum Berry 16.2% Liechi Berry 3.5% Salac Berry 1.6% Quick Claw 0.3% White Herb 0.1% Charcoal 0.0%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 3 OU teams using Metagross →

Teams using Swampert 58% Teams using Suicune 50% Teams using Salamence 48% Teams using Starmie 47% Teams using Metagross 45% Teams using Zapdos 44%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Swampert

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK

113.478

57.8% dies 7.96%

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

View Swampert counters → Teams with Swampert →

Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK

46.518

49.9% dies 10.35%

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

View Suicune counters → Teams with Suicune →

Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK

89.691

47.8% dies 9.04%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Salamence counters → Teams with Salamence →

Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK

49.741

47.4% dies 9.97%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Metagross

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

56.273

44.9% dies 9.37%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Metagross counters → Teams with Metagross →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

53.291

44.2% dies 9.60%

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

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Gengar

GhostPoison SOFT CHECK

21.059

34.8% dies 10.38%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Gengar counters → Teams with Gengar →

Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK

73.34

33.1% dies 7.67%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

26.291

32.1% dies 9.11%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Celebi

PsychicGrass SOFT CHECK

21.801

30.6% dies 9.87%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Celebi Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 110-130 (30.2 - 35.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Celebi counters → Teams with Celebi →

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

46.614

23.6% dies 8.79%

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

View Snorlax counters → Teams with Snorlax →

Aerodactyl

RockFlying SOFT CHECK

53.369

22.8% dies 8.09%

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

View Aerodactyl counters → Teams with Aerodactyl →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

152.596

20.1% dies 5.57%

DAMAGE CALCSand

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

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK

66.315

15.7% dies 6.05%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Blissey counters → Teams with Blissey →

Ranked #5 with 36.29% usage. Sorted by reliability score.