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.
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
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. Metagross's physical bulk (base 130 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 |
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Sylveon builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Ribombee builds →Moonblast23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin4-4% Flip Turn13-15% Knock Off 2x19-23% Surf27-31% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Aurorus builds →Blizzard30-35% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor35-41% Flip Turn8-10% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Metagross is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Beldum eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyYou 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
Metagross best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Heavy Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Bullet Punch
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Meteor Mash
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Heavy Slam
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Bullet Punch
- Heavy Slam
- Knock Off
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Meteor Mash
- Psychic Fangs
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Iron Head
- Psycho Cut
- Zen Headbutt
Bulky Support Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Earthquake
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Agility
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Iron Head
- Psycho Cut
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 BeldumRoute 228Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route40%PostSwarm activeRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route40%PostSwarm activeBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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 BeldumSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostSandstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostRainingSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostThunderstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostSandstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostRainingSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice100%PostThunderstormSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice33%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice33%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostNormal WeatherSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice24%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice19%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice19%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice19%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice14%PostSnowstorm
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.
Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross. That's 700 BST, up from 600. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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.
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Metagross has appeared in 16 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves