Stats & Training
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 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 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 |
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 2x66-77% Earth Power 2x47-56% Dark Pulse 2x43-50% Throat Chop 2x52-62% | ||
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Chi-Yu builds →Overheat 2x135-159%KO Fire Blast 2x115-135%KO Inferno 2x105-124%KO Heat Wave 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Bisharp builds →Dark Pulse 2x44-52% Night Slash 2x51-60% Assurance 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x113-134%KO Fire Blast 2x97-114%KO Inferno 2x88-105%KO Foul Play 2x52-62% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x44-52% Crunch 2x34-41% Bite 2x26-31% Assurance 2x26-31% | ||
 | 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 AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor35-41% Flip Turn8-10% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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 onlyScarlet & Violet Metagross Best Moveset
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
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
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
How to Get Metagross in Scarlet & Violet
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.
Metagross Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Metagross A-Tier: a strong pick in Scarlet & Violet's competitive scene. At 600 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Metagross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Metagross hits 700 BST.
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.
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 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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