Is Magearna viable in Gen 7 OU?

Magearna is ranked #2 in Gen 7 OU with 36.72% usage according to Smogon Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 data.

What beats Magearna in Gen 7 OU?

Swampert-Mega has the strongest conservative score in this observed Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 80.2% of 260.8031581369377 relevant encounters. Standard error is 2.5 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Magearna 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 Magearna was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Magearna counters

Gen 7 OU · Smogon source period Jul 2026 - Sep 2026

#0801 Magearna

SteelFairy

USAGE 36.7% #2

ABILITYSoul-Heart

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 95

DEF 115

SPA 130

SPD 115

SPE 65

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireGround

½×

NormalGrassIceFlyingPsychicRockDarkFairy

¼×

Bug

0×

PoisonDragon

Moves

Ice Beam 57.1% Fleur Cannon 56.1% Thunderbolt 53.3% Volt Switch 43.0% Focus Blast 39.4% Calm Mind 27.9% Shift Gear 27.0% Pain Split 24.8%

Items

Leftovers 23.9% Assault Vest 22.3% Electrium Z 16.9% Fairium Z 13.5% Fightinium Z 6.7% Wiki Berry 4.9% Iapapa Berry 4.0% Shuca Berry 2.4%

Abilities

Soul-Heart100.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian72.2%

Tornadus-Therian13.9%

Tapu Fini13.8%

Browse Gen 7 OU teams using Magearna →

Explore Magearna + Heatran teams 62 score Explore Magearna + Jirachi teams 59 score Explore Magearna + Excadrill teams 53 score

Leading observed checks

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

Team core to explore

Magearna + Landorus-Therian 72.2% 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

Swampert-Mega

WaterGround OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

260.803

70.4

80.2% Standard error 2.47 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Swampert-Mega Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 356-420 (97.8 - 115.3%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO

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Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

265.994

62.4

73.3% Standard error 2.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Magma Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 236-278 (64.8 - 76.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery and trapping damage

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Jirachi

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

81.115

59.3

77.8% Standard error 4.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Jirachi: 104-123 (25.7 - 30.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Jirachi counters → Teams with Jirachi →

Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

22.752

59.2

87.2% Standard error 7.00 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 498-588 (136.8 - 161.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Medicham-Mega

FightingPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

203.966

54.4

67.5% Standard error 3.28 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Pure Power Medicham-Mega High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 345-406 (94.7 - 111.5%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

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Excadrill

GroundSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

214.852

53.1

66.1% Standard error 3.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 326-386 (89.5 - 106%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.712

53.0

83.1% Standard error 7.53 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 266-314 (73 - 86.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Victini

PsychicFire DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

58.824

52.3

74.9% Standard error 5.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Victini: 84-99 (20.7 - 24.5%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

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Chansey

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

184.895

52.3

66.2% Standard error 3.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Chansey: 136-160 (19.3 - 22.7%) -- possible 5HKO

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Cresselia

Psychic DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

118.567

40.7

58.8% Standard error 4.52 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Cresselia: 141-166 (31.7 - 37.3%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.104

40.6

77.7% Standard error 9.28 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna in Sun: 452-534 (124.1 - 146.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

507.73

38.1

47.0% Standard error 2.21 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 95-112 (26 - 30.7%) -- 5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gastrodon

WaterGround DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

101.607

37.9

57.5% Standard error 4.90 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Gastrodon: 190-225 (44.6 - 52.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

436.457

34.8

44.3% Standard error 2.38 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 344-408 (94.5 - 112%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

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Greninja

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

451.403

34.3

43.6% Standard error 2.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Greninja Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 165-195 (45.3 - 53.5%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Celesteela

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

77.37

34.0

56.5% Standard error 5.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Celesteela: 154-182 (38.6 - 45.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

346.159

30.4

40.9% Standard error 2.64 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Scald vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 54-64 (14.8 - 17.5%) -- possible 9HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

79.682

30.0

52.4% Standard error 5.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 218-258 (59.8 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tapu Koko

ElectricFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

317.81

28.9

39.8% Standard error 2.75 points

DAMAGE CALCElectric Terrain

Tapu Koko Nature's Madness vs. 252 HP Magearna: 182-182 (50 - 50%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

139.686

26.8

43.6% Standard error 4.20 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Choice Specs Tapu Lele Psyshock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna in Psychic Terrain: 143-168 (39.2 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Hawlucha

FightingFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

71.416

23.4

47.0% Standard error 5.91 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Hawlucha High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 163-193 (44.7 - 53%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

182.825

22.4

36.7% Standard error 3.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 258-306 (70.8 - 84%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

79.136

22.3

44.7% Standard error 5.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 141-167 (38.7 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Serperior

Grass SOFT CHECK View matchup

115.977

22.2

40.5% Standard error 4.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Serperior Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 68-80 (18.6 - 21.9%) -- possible 6HKO

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

217.94

22.0

35.0% Standard error 3.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 140-166 (38.4 - 45.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Mawile-Mega

SteelFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

33.558

21.6

55.9% Standard error 8.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Mawile-Mega: 107-127 (35.1 - 41.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Kyurem-Black

DragonIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

153.913

21.4

37.0% Standard error 3.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kyurem-Black Freeze Shock vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 136-161 (37.3 - 44.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

292.219

20.8

31.7% Standard error 2.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ferrothorn Power Whip vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 76-90 (20.8 - 24.7%) -- possible 6HKO

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Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

234.186

20.8

33.1% Standard error 3.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kartana Smart Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 144-171 (39.5 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Latias-Mega

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

243.508

20.5

32.5% Standard error 3.00 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latias-Mega Thunder vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Magearna: 91-108 (25 - 29.6%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #2 with 36.72% usage. Sorted by conservative score.