Is Metagross viable in Gen 9 UU?

Metagross is ranked #20 in Gen 9 UU with 12.37% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 9 UU?

The best counter for Metagross in Gen 9 UU is Skarmory with a 75.2% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Metagross include Skarmory, Mandibuzz, Keldeo, Weavile, Hydrapple.

What is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 9 UU?

Skarmory is the best counter for Metagross in Gen 9 UU, KOing or forcing it out in 75.2% of their encounters.

Metagross counters

Gen 9 UU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 12.4% #20

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

Heavy Slam 91.7% Bullet Punch 67.9% Earthquake 61.9% Knock Off 60.6% Psychic Fangs 57.5% Trick 24.0% Explosion 12.2% Stealth Rock 9.2%

Items

Choice Band 46.2% Choice Scarf 22.7% Assault Vest 11.8% Leftovers 8.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 2.1% Weakness Policy 2.0% Metal Coat 1.9% Focus Sash 1.0%

Abilities

Clear Body100.0%Light Metal0.0%

Tera Types

Steel 70.6% Dark 13.5% Normal 6.5% Ground 3.0% Flying 2.7% Water 1.1% Ghost 1.1% Fairy 0.8%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Skarmory 75% Teams using Mandibuzz 56% Teams using Keldeo 50% Teams using Weavile 41% Teams using Hydrapple 33% Teams using Fezandipiti 24%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

103.228

75.2% dies 7.20%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Metagross Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 130-154 (38.9 - 46.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Mandibuzz

DarkFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

63.677

56.5% dies 8.53%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Choice Band Metagross Explosion vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mandibuzz: 321-378 (75.7 - 89.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Mandibuzz counters → Teams with Mandibuzz →

Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK

22.839

49.6% dies 10.46%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 124-147 (34 - 40.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Weavile

DarkIce SOFT CHECK

22.288

41.3% dies 10.43%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Weavile Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 264-312 (72.5 - 85.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Weavile counters → Teams with Weavile →

Hydrapple

GrassDragon SOFT CHECK

65.408

33.2% dies 8.17%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hydrapple Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 158-186 (43.4 - 51%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO

View Hydrapple counters → Teams with Hydrapple →

Fezandipiti

PoisonFairy SOFT CHECK

26.009

24.5% dies 8.43%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Fezandipiti Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 72-86 (19.7 - 23.6%) -- possible 5HKO

View Fezandipiti counters → Teams with Fezandipiti →

Latios

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK

125.515

21.5% dies 6.29%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Soul Dew Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 108-127 (29.6 - 34.8%) -- 13.4% chance to 3HKO

View Latios counters → Teams with Latios →

Clodsire

PoisonGround SOFT CHECK

28.038

14.5% dies 6.66%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 200-236 (54.9 - 64.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Clodsire counters → Teams with Clodsire →

Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK

31.179

9.7% dies 5.30%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Surf vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Metagross: 72-85 (19.7 - 23.3%) -- possible 5HKO

View Toxapex counters → Teams with Toxapex →

Tinkaton

FairySteel SOFT CHECK

27.477

6.5% dies 4.70%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tinkaton Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 130-154 (35.7 - 42.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

View Tinkaton counters → Teams with Tinkaton →

Ranked #20 with 12.37% usage. Sorted by reliability score.