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Metagross

Metagross

STEELPSYCHIC
HP
80
Atk
135
Def
130
SpA
95
SpD
90
Spe
70
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Psychic FangsPSYCHICPhysical19.3%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus15.7%
  3. Bullet PunchSTEELPhysical14.1%
  4. Meteor MashSTEELPhysical10.3%

Best Ability / Item

Clear BodyLife OrbLife Orb

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Best Metagross Moves

  • #1

    Psychic Fangs

    PSYPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    19.25%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    15.68%
  • #3

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

    The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

    14.06%
  • #4

    Meteor Mash

    STEPhysical90 BP

    The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also boost the user’s Attack stat.

    10.35%
  • #5

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    7.56%
  • #6

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    4.02%
  • #7

    Explosion

    NORPhysical250 BP

    The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

    3.93%
  • #8

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    3.28%
  • #9

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    2.48%
  • #10

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    2.40%
  • #11

    Other

    16.99%

Best Metagross Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    20.06%
  • #2

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    9.59%
  • #3

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    8.67%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    5.02%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    4.40%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/25/0/0/7/2

    2.60%
  • #7

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    2.19%
  • #8

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.48%
  • #9

    Impish 32/2/32/0/0/0

    1.34%
  • #10

    Adamant 2/32/32/0/0/0

    1.29%
  • #11

    Other

    43.36%

Best Metagross Abilities

  • #1

    Clear Body

    Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.

    99.82%
  • #2

    Light Metal

    Halves the Pokémon's weight.

    0.18%

Best Metagross Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    36.38%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    12.65%
  • #3
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    11.92%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    7.14%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    6.55%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    5.35%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    3.00%
  • #8
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    2.67%
  • #9
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

    2.49%
  • #10
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    2.16%
  • #11

    Other

    9.69%

Best Metagross Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.05%
  • #2
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.75%
  • #3
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.22%
  • #4
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.11%
  • #5
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.39%
  • #6
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.40%
  • #7
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.37%
  • #8
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.34%
  • #9
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.23%
  • #10
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.96%
  • #11

    Other

    52.18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Metagross?

The best moveset for Metagross in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Psychic Fangs, Protect, Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash.

How to counter Metagross in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Metagross can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, fire 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Metagross?

The best item for Metagross is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.