Is Metagross viable in Gen 4 OU?

Metagross is ranked #8 in Gen 4 OU with 22.97% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 4 OU?

The best counter for Metagross in Gen 4 OU is Latias with a 34.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Metagross include Latias, Jirachi.

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

Latias is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 4 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 34.7% of their encounters.

Metagross counters

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

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 23.0% #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

Earthquake 91.1% Meteor Mash 90.1% Explosion 76.8% Stealth Rock 45.0% Thunder Punch 21.4% Trick 20.4% Agility 17.6% Ice Punch 10.4%

Items

Leftovers 35.0% Shuca Berry 14.4% Choice Scarf 12.4% Iron Ball 10.6% Lum Berry 9.3% Custap Berry 7.1% Occa Berry 5.3% Focus Sash 4.3%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Latias 35% Teams using Jirachi 29%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Latias

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK

21.106

34.7% dies 10.36%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Latias Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 129-152 (35.4 - 41.7%) -- 84.3% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK

48.315

29.4% dies 9.25%

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

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Ranked #8 with 22.97% usage. Sorted by reliability score.