Metagross (#0376) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk135126–205247–405

Def130121–200238–394

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe7067–134130–262

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Metagross outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Ghost2×Ground2×

Resists

Psychic¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FightingBugWaterElectric

Abilities

Clear Body
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Light MetalHidden ability
Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV DoublesDUUNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#28 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Metagrossite (88.7%) · Clear Body (99.5%) · Adamant (49.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.6%)

Moves Psychic Fangs, Protect, Steel Roller, Stomping Tantrum

Singles

#14 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Metagrossite (96.9%) · Clear Body (99.3%) · Adamant (63.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (22.6%)

Moves Bullet Punch, Ice Punch, Psychic Fangs, Earthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

8.25% of teams · rank #25 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Clear Body
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Heavy Slam
Earthquake
Knock Off
Bullet Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.02%
Rated 1500+8.33%
Rated 1630+8.25%
Rated 1760+7.63%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.25%

Moves

Heavy Slam86.4%
Earthquake76%
Knock Off68.4%
Bullet Punch61.2%
Psychic Fangs42.5%
Trick24.1%
Stealth Rock14.6%
Meteor Mash8.9%
Explosion4.5%
Iron Head2.7%

Items

Choice Band36.8%
Choice Scarf21%
Leftovers20%
Assault Vest12.1%
Weakness Policy3.4%
Rocky Helmet2.4%

Abilities

99.9%
0.1%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe30.6%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.6%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD16%
Adamant 216 HP / 176 Atk / 116 Spe6.7%
Adamant 252 HP / 160 Atk / 96 Spe6.5%

Tera types

Steel71.4%
Dark14.1%
Water5.7%
Flying3.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Skarmory74.8%
Excadrill67.7%
Greninja67.2%
Lokix61.7%
Heatran63.6%
Donphan62.8%

Evolution

#0374BeldumSteelPsychic
1. Level 20#0375MetangSteelPsychic
  1. Level 45#0376MetagrossSteelPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

1Bullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

12Magnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10

16Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

26Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

34PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

42Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

52Meteor MashHas a 20% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys9090%10

62Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

72AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

82Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 60

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 2

EggExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

EggHone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Iron Leg Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#192Updated Unova#264New Hoenn#201Original Alola#216Original Ula’ula#088Updated Alola#280Updated Ula’ula#101Crown Tundra#131Blueberry#139Lumiose#227

Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain.
Shield
Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.
Sword
It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.
Ultra Moon
It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
Ultra Sun
A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.
Moon
It firmly pins its prey using its four claws and large body. Then the teeth in the mouth on its stomach chew the prey to bits.
Sun
With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
METANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
It is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
FireRed · LeafGreen
METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer.
Emerald
METAGROSS is the result of two METANG achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
METAGROSS has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: メタグロス
Japanese (romaji): Metagross
Korean: 메타그로스
Chinese (Traditional): 巨金怪
Chinese (Simplified): 巨金怪
French: Métalosse
German: Metagross
Spanish: Metagross
Italian: Metagross

Sprites

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Training

EV yield: 3 Def
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 270
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 2 areas

Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47

Black 2 2 areas

Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 47

Colosseum 1 area

Realgam Tower ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50

White 1 area

Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 55

Black 1 area

Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 55