Is Metagross Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
600 BST with Steel/Psychic and AbilityClear Body preventing stat drops. Metagross handles Olivia, contributes against every E4 member, and shrugs off most attacks. No Mega Stone, but base Metagross is already a top-tier pick.
Beldum trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Beldum trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lana's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Kiawe's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's typing presses Beldum's defenses.
Olivia's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Sophocles's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Acerola's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Nanu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Totem Kommo-o's typing presses Beldum's defenses.
Hapu's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Catch Beldum on Mount Hokulani (walking, Lv 25-28).
Your Beldum should hit Level 45 before you reach Hala, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Metagross in Sun & Moon
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 SM
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 BeldumMount HokulaniLv.25-28GrassRate 10%
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 Metagross egg.
Metagross Weakness
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 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 Metagross Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Metagross
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodIki Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Litten builds →Fire Fang 2x32-40% Lick 2x11-15% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | C | |
 Quilava Fire | C | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Sableye builds →Thief 2x32-40% Astonish 2x19-23% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x34-41% Lick 2x11-14% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x47-57% Feint Attack 2x23-27% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x23-28% Thief 2x15-19% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x51-61% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x35-42% Bite 2x22-25% Lick 2x13-15% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x51-61% Feint Attack 2x23-28% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Misdreavus builds →Hex 2x42-49% Thief 2x16-20% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x43-51% Bite 2x26-32% | ||
 Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x34-41% Brutal Swing 2x19-23% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x38-44% Bite 2x25-30% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x51-61% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x32-38% Shadow Claw 2x23-27% Bite 2x20-25% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x85-100%KO Brutal Swing 2x20-23% Bulldoze 2x20-23% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x89-105%KO Bite 2x27-32% Shadow Ball 2x36-43% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Ninetales builds →Overheat 2x77-92% Payback 2x16-20% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x92-108%KO Bite 2x24-29% Bulldoze 2x24-29% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Marowak builds →Bulldoze 2x30-35% Thief 2x20-23% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x50-59% Overheat 2x74-88% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% Bulldoze 2x24-29% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x95-112%KO Shadow Claw 2x18-21% Thief 2x16-20% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x83-98% Brutal Swing 2x18-21% Bulldoze 2x18-21% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x85-100%KO Bite 2x26-31% Shadow Ball 2x36-42% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Ninetales builds →Overheat 2x74-88% Payback 2x15-18% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x109-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x23-27% Bulldoze 2x19-23% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x121-143%KO Shadow Ball 2x75-89% Thief 2x15-17% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x23-28% Night Slash 2x15-19% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x51-60% Overheat 2x73-87% Shadow Claw 2x28-34% Bulldoze 2x25-30% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x79-93% Bite 2x27-32% Shadow Ball 2x35-42% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x69-82% Darkest Lariat 2x50-59% Earthquake 2x39-46% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x88-104%KO Night Daze 2x50-59% | ||
Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x108-128%KO Earthquake 2x30-35% Shadow Claw 2x21-25% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x119-141%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-87% Dark Pulse 2x49-58% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x22-26% Night Slash 2x15-18% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Magearna builds →Volt Switch11-13% Ice Beam7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Clefable builds →Moonblast5-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tapu Bulu builds →Horn Leech7-8% Superpower21-25% Stone Edge9-10% Wood Hammer10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pelipper builds →U Turn6-7% Hurricane6-8% Scald9-11% | ||
Metagross Evolutions
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 (+90 over Beldum), and Metagross peaks at 700 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 onlySM Metagross Best Moveset
Mega Metagross fires 145 Attack at 110 Speed with AbilityTough Claws boosting contact moves by 30%%. Steel/Psychic resists nine types. Base form AbilityClear Body blocks stat drops. MoveMeteor Mash fires boosted Steel TermStab through Tough Claws. The moveset earns B-tier through Mega Speed and Tough Claws power on one of the best defensive typings available.
Best Build
Metagross best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Ice Punch
- Meteor Mash
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
This form results from one Metagross, one Metang
Mega Evolution stimulated its brain. It emerged as a ruthless Pokémon that will clutch at any means of ensuring its victories.
Metagross Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & Moon, Tough Claws changes the entire equation for Metagross. The 700 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper. Earthquake with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross. That's 800 BST, up from 700. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Tough Claws is what you want on Metagross. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. With base 110 Speed, Tough Claws gives Metagross an edge before opponents can react.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Metagross is a physical attacker with base 145 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Metagross has appeared in 16 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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