Checks and Counters

What beats Metagross in Gen 9 Doubles OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Metagross. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Metagross.

Metagross is ranked #75 in Gen 9 Doubles OU with a 1.26% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Metagross Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Psychic Fangs 21.7% Bullet Punch 17.1% Meteor Mash 10.7% Stomping Tantrum 8.0% Earthquake 7.8% Heavy Slam 7.3% Knock Off 4.8% Explosion 4.5%

Most Used Items

Assault Vest 41.0% Covert Cloak 28.7% Weakness Policy 7.2% Choice Band 5.1% Leftovers 4.8% Life Orb 4.1% Metal Coat 2.5% Red Card 1.1%

Most Used Abilities

Clear Body 100.0%Light Metal 0.0%

Most Used Tera Types

Steel 47.3% Normal 15.9% Ground 7.9% Fighting 5.9% Dark 5.9% Water 5.4% Dragon 3.2% Flying 1.9%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Metagross sets.

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