Is Metagross viable in Gen 4 OU?

Metagross is ranked #7 in Gen 4 OU with 23.31% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 4 OU?

Jirachi has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 24.8% of 65.93694586143006 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Metagross matchup checks ranked in Gen 4 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 4 OU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 23.3% #7

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 89.9% Earthquake 88.8% Explosion 81.6% Stealth Rock 37.0% Trick 23.4% Thunder Punch 21.3% Agility 13.4% Bullet Punch 9.7%

Items

Leftovers 32.6% Iron Ball 15.9% Choice Scarf 10.9% Shuca Berry 10.0% Lum Berry 9.0% Custap Berry 8.3% Focus Sash 5.6% Occa Berry 5.5%

Abilities

Clear Body100.0%

Common Teammates

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Explore Metagross + Jirachi teams 4 score Explore Metagross + Latias teams -2 score Explore Metagross + Swampert teams -3 score Explore Metagross + Tyranitar teams -12 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Metagross + Tyranitar 63.3% 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

Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

65.937

3.5

24.8% Standard error 5.32 points

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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Latias

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

20.601

-1.9

41.6% Standard error 10.86 points

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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Swampert

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.901

-2.6

35.8% Standard error 9.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 254-302 (69.7 - 82.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

24.451

-11.8

21.3% Standard error 8.28 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 294-346 (80.7 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #7 with 23.31% usage. Sorted by conservative score.