Is Metagross viable in Gen 9 UU?

Metagross is ranked #22 in Gen 9 UU with 10.76% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Metagross in Gen 9 UU?

Skarmory has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 74.4% of 55.74942099713141 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Metagross matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 UU?

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 9 UU · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0376 Metagross

SteelPsychic

USAGE 10.8% #22

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 95.2% Knock Off 73.9% Bullet Punch 68.0% Earthquake 67.8% Psychic Fangs 42.7% Trick 27.4% Stealth Rock 8.1% Explosion 5.1%

Items

Choice Band 45.5% Choice Scarf 25.2% Leftovers 12.9% Assault Vest 5.7% Metal Coat 2.7% Weakness Policy 2.2% Life Orb 1.9% Ring Target 1.0%

Abilities

Clear Body100.0%Light Metal0.0%

Tera Types

Steel 85.0% Dark 6.3% Water 2.9% Flying 2.0% Ghost 1.0% Ground 0.9% Fairy 0.8% Electric 0.4%

Common Teammates

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Metagross + Hydreigon 22.0% 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

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

55.749

41.3

74.4% Standard error 8.26 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Mandibuzz

DarkFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

49.949

20.0

58.8% Standard error 9.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Hydrapple

GrassDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

25.591

-5.1

31.7% Standard error 9.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Latios

DragonPsychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

53.652

-7.0

27.1% Standard error 8.55 points

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

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.237

-14.8

19.9% Standard error 8.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Ranked #22 with 10.76% usage. Sorted by conservative score.