Mega Metagross vs Metagross
Steel
PsychicTypeSameSteelPsychic- 80HP=80
- 135Attack+10145
- 130Defense+20150
- 95Sp. Atk+10105
- 90Sp. Def+20110
- 70Speed+40110
- 600Total+100700
- Clear BodyAbilityTough Claws
- Light MetalHidden
How to get the Metagrossite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftEver Grande CityAfter the Delta Episode, during the Champion rematch
From Steven at the Pokémon League after his rematch, following the Delta Episode
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
Legends: Z-AQuasartico Inc.360 Mega ShardsUnlocks during the main story
Traded at Quasartico Inc. for 360 Mega Shards
Mega Metagross Moves
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Mega Metagross cleanly, with Steel Beam and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mega Metagross cleanly, with Psychic and Meteor Mash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Mega Metagross cleanly, with Psychic and Meteor Mash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mega Metagross cleanly, with Psychic and Meteor Mash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Mega Metagross Weakness
Mega Metagross is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Mega Metagross's physical bulk (base 150 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Mega Metagross Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mega Metagross
Arcanine's Flare Blitz hits Mega Metagross for 68-80%. Excadrill's Earthquake hits Mega Metagross for 72-85%. Chandelure deals 54-64% with Flamethrower.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Metagross View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed7-9% Flare Blitz 2x68-80% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Metagross View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Rapid Spin6-7% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Metagross View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Energy Ball9-11% Flamethrower 2x54-64% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Metagross View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x40-47% Ice Shard6-7% | ||
Evolution
End of the line. Metagross caps a three-stage chain that started at Beldum. Attack grew the most through evolution (+80 over Beldum), and Metagross peaks at 600 total stats. In battle, Metagross holding Metagrossite Mega Evolves into Mega Metagross. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Metagross
A shiny Metagross becomes a shiny Mega Metagross when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Metagross.
Shiny Metagross can be hunted across 16 games. The strongest verified route is 1/99 via Poke Radar chaining in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Normal
ShinyShiny Metagross Evolution
4 Forms
Shiny Metagross Odds & Hunting Methods
16 of 16 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Metagross
Metagross appears across 1 spot in endgame routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Metagross in Legends: Z-A
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metagross. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-64 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Catch or Evolve MetangHyperspace Lumiose - Steel 4-StarLv.37-39GrassLegends: Z-ALysandre LabsLv.49-50OverworldLegends: Z-ALysandre LabsLv.59-60OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Metagross doesn't appear wild. Catch Beldum instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 45 to get Metagross. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Metagross in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metagross. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-30 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Evolve into Metang
Step 3Metagross ✓
You're catching Beldum first, not Metagross. Beldum appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Metagross in Sun & Moon
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metagross. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 25-55 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch Beldum- Step 2Catch or Evolve MetangPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCRate 3%Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCRate 2%or evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
- Step 3Metagross ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Beldum egg.
No wild encounters for Metagross. The 3-stage chain runs through Beldum, which you can get as a gift from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Metagross in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 2Evolve into Metang
Step 3Metagross ✓
Base Stats
Mega Metagross has 700 base stats in total. Defense leads at 150, and HP is lowest at 80.
This form results from one Metagross, one Metang
Mega Metagross Event Distributions
Metagross is a recurring Mystery Gift regular, handed out across many separate events.
These distributions give Metagross. Mega Metagross appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Metagrossite.
Steven's Metagross GiftAug 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
On the Way to Victory!Jun 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Always shiny
Level 100! Strongest Class Pokemon Gift!May 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Level 100! Strongest Class Pokemon Gift!May 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Level 100! Strongest Class Pokemon Gift!Apr 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Level 100! Strongest Class Pokemon Gift!Mar 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Level 100! Strongest Class Pokemon Gift!Feb 2013BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Single Strongest Class GiftSep 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
This is a Dummy CardDiamondPearlNot shiny
WCSK Champion's Metagross Gift!SunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Game Availability
Mega Metagross first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 4 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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