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.
Its intellect surpasses its previous level, resulting in battles so cruel, they’ll make you want to cover your eyes.
When it knows it can’t win, it digs the claws on its legs into its opponent and starts the countdown to a big explosion.
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 |
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Greninja builds →Night Slash 2x41-48% Feint Attack 2x36-43% Brutal Swing 2x36-43% Thief 2x36-43% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Incineroar builds →Overheat 2x88-105%KO Flare Blitz 2x80-95% Fire Blast 2x75-89% Flamethrower 2x62-74% | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Bisharp builds →Night Slash 2x51-60% Shadow Claw 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x44-52% Assurance 2x44-52% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
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% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x117-137%KO Fire Blast 2x99-116%KO Flamethrower 2x82-97% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Magearna builds →Volt Switch13-16% Ice Beam8-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Clefable builds →Moonblast10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tapu Bulu builds →Superpower37-44% Wood Hammer28-33% Horn Leech17-21% Rock Slide12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pelipper builds →Hurricane16-19% Scald24-28% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 onlyUltra Sun & Ultra Moon Metagross Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Clearbody supports the gameplan, and spread EVs mean Metagross doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Metagross best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Zen Headbutt
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Ice Punch
- Meteor Mash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Metagross cleanly, with Psychic and Meteor Mash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Metagross in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Metagross Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Metagross B-Tier: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. At 600 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Zenheadbutt with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Metagross's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire), Swampert (Ground), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Metagross has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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.
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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