Steel/Psychic gives Metagross strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. A competitive force since Gen 3. Poison moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat.
Attack and Defense carry most of Metagross's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
Metagross Weakness
GoodMetagross is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Metagross's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
End of the line. Metagross caps a three-stage chain that started at Beldum. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+80 over Beldum), and Metagross peaks at 600 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Metagross to get Beldum eggs (with patience) using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
You commit to a move every time Metagross comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Clearbody adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Ground coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Metagross Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Heavy Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Metagross cleanly, with Steel Beam and Future Sight anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Metagross cleanly, with Steel Beam and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
TMs carry this one. Metagross learns Psychic and Meteor Mash naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fighting and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Metagross cleanly, with Steel Roller and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Metagross in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Beldum over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Metagross in Legends: Z-A. Bring Beldum over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Metagross. The 3-stage chain runs through Beldum, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Metagross in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metagross. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 53-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BeldumEFFORTLESSRoute 228Shining PearlGrassLv.5340%PostRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5340%PostRouteSwarm activeBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Metang
Step 3Metagross ✓
Can't catch Metagross directly. Start with Beldum at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 45. The 3-stage chain from Beldum to Metagross is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Metagross in Sword & Shield
To get Metagross, start by catching Beldum through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BeldumEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceSandstormEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceRainingEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceThunderstormEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceSandstormEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceRainingEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-65100%PostIceThunderstormEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6533%PostIceHeavy FogEFFORTLESSSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6533%PostIceHeavy FogEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceNormal WeatherEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceSnowstormEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceSnowingEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceOvercastEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceNormal WeatherEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceSnowstormEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceSnowingEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceOvercastEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceNormal WeatherEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceHeavy FogEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceOvercastEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceNormal WeatherEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceIntense SunEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceHeavy FogEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceIntense SunEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIceOvercastEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIceIntense SunEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostIceSnowstormEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostIceSnowingEASYSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostIceSnowingEASYSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6514%PostIceSnowstorm
Step 2Evolve into Metang
Step 3Metagross ✓
We rate Metagross A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 600 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 135 Attack stands out.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Metagross. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Light Metal can work in specific setups.
Base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Metagross is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Metagross appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Metagross has appeared in 16 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A