Is Metagross viable in Gen 4 OU?

Metagross is ranked #8 in Gen 4 OU with 22.81% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 4 OU?

The best counter for Metagross in Gen 4 OU is Jirachi with a 28.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Metagross include Jirachi.

What is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 4 OU?

Jirachi is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 4 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 28.4% of their encounters.

Metagross counters

Gen 4 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 22.8% #8

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 92.6% Earthquake 90.7% Explosion 79.9% Stealth Rock 34.4% Trick 25.9% Thunder Punch 23.4% Agility 19.9% Ice Punch 8.7%

Items

Leftovers 24.2% Shuca Berry 15.5% Choice Scarf 15.1% Iron Ball 13.5% Lum Berry 13.5% Custap Berry 8.8% Focus Sash 4.3% Occa Berry 3.4%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

21.288

28.4% dies 9.78%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Jirachi Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 120-142 (32.9 - 39%) -- 9.4% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #8 with 22.81% usage. Sorted by reliability score.