Is Latias-Mega viable in Gen 7 OU?

Latias-Mega is ranked #20 in Gen 7 OU with 9.00% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Latias-Mega in Gen 7 OU?

Chansey has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 79.3% of 91.11112312312054 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.9 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Latias-Mega matchup checks ranked in Gen 7 OU?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Latias-Mega was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Latias-Mega counters

Gen 7 OU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0380 Latias-Mega

DragonPsychic

USAGE 9.0% #20

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 100

DEF 120

SPA 140

SPD 150

SPE 110

BST700

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

IceBugGhostDragonDarkFairy

½×

FireWaterElectricGrassFightingPsychic

Moves

Ice Beam 82.5% Roost 75.0% Calm Mind 46.8% Thunder Wave 31.9% Draco Meteor 25.4% Recover 25.0% Thunder 22.0% Stored Power 14.9%

Items

Latiasite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Latias-Mega + Toxapex 63.0% 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

Chansey

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

91.111

55.7

79.3% Standard error 5.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Chansey: 115-136 (16.3 - 19.3%) -- possible 6HKO

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Clefable

Fairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

130.027

46.3

72.9% Standard error 6.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Clefable: 107-127 (27.1 - 32.2%) -- 58.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Reuniclus

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

29.111

42.3

74.6% Standard error 8.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Reuniclus Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 60-71 (16.4 - 19.5%) -- possible 6HKO

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Greninja

WaterDark OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

179.644

36.5

61.5% Standard error 6.26 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 200-236 (54.9 - 64.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

164.145

35.1

60.9% Standard error 6.45 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ferrothorn: 80-94 (22.7 - 26.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Celesteela

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

27.777

33.1

68.4% Standard error 8.82 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Celesteela: 200-236 (50.2 - 59.2%) -- 79.3% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

246.997

31.0

52.9% Standard error 5.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 254-300 (69.7 - 82.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Cresselia

Psychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

36.926

29.3

61.4% Standard error 8.01 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cresselia: 148-175 (33.3 - 39.4%) -- 17% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Heatran

FireSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

140.959

21.5

49.7% Standard error 7.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 48-57 (13.1 - 15.6%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after trapping damage

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Serperior

Grass DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

25.827

21.1

59.7% Standard error 9.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Serperior: 184-217 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

91.547

20.5

55.7% Standard error 8.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega U-turn vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 240-284 (65.9 - 78%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tapu Fini

WaterFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

94.168

16.1

45.1% Standard error 7.25 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

Tapu Fini Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Latias-Mega: 182-182 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

189.312

14.6

38.2% Standard error 5.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Toxapex Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 50-60 (13.7 - 16.4%) -- possible 7HKO

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Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

71.069

10.9

43.6% Standard error 8.18 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 256-302 (70.3 - 82.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

31.279

10.3

46.0% Standard error 8.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Suicune Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 90-108 (24.7 - 29.6%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO

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Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

98.145

8.0

38.5% Standard error 7.63 points

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

252+ SpA Life Orb Tapu Koko Dazzling Gleam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 164-195 (45 - 53.5%) -- 33.2% chance to 2HKO

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Latias-Mega

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

54.265

6.1

44.2% Standard error 9.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 266-314 (73 - 86.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.203

5.7

49.2% Standard error 10.86 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 276-326 (75.8 - 89.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Swampert-Mega

WaterGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

81.79

5.1

42.3% Standard error 9.32 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 170-202 (46.7 - 55.4%) -- 69.5% chance to 2HKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

262.729

-4.1

5.9% Standard error 2.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Explosion vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 277-326 (76 - 89.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

223.093

-4.8

4.1% Standard error 2.22 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Knock Off vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 108-128 (29.6 - 35.1%) -- 16.5% chance to 3HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

73.571

-8.9

7.4% Standard error 4.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Skarmory Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 133-157 (36.5 - 43.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

83.221

-9.1

22.4% Standard error 7.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kartana Giga Impact vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 198-233 (54.3 - 64%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Jirachi

SteelPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

44.341

-9.4

29.0% Standard error 9.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Jirachi Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Latias-Mega: 128-152 (35.1 - 41.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Manaphy

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

33.919

-10.7

8.8% Standard error 4.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Manaphy Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 98-116 (26.9 - 31.8%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK View matchup

95.923

-10.8

10.3% Standard error 5.26 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega: 94-112 (25.8 - 30.7%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

82.63

-11.8

9.8% Standard error 5.41 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latias-Mega in Sun: 110-130 (30.2 - 35.7%) -- 37.7% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #20 with 9.00% usage. Sorted by conservative score.