steel type

Metagross

C

#0376 · Gen 3 · BST 600

SteelPsychic
Legal M-A
Usage rate
6.9%
Estimated win rate50.5%

Base stats

HP80
Atk135
Def130
SpA95
SpD90
Spe70

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP155
Atk155
Def150
SpA115
SpD110
Spe90

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP155
Atk155
Def150
SpA115
SpD110
Spe90

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 155 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)15515011511090
Lonely170 ▲135 ▼11511090
Brave170 ▲15011511081 ▼
Adamant170 ▲150103 ▼11090
Naughty170 ▲15011599 ▼90
Bold139 ▼165 ▲11511090
Docile(neutral)15515011511090
Relaxed155165 ▲11511081 ▼
Impish155165 ▲103 ▼11090
Lax155165 ▲11599 ▼90
Timid139 ▼15011511099 ▲
Hasty155135 ▼11511099 ▲
Serious(neutral)15515011511090
Jolly155150103 ▼11099 ▲
Naive15515011599 ▼99 ▲
Modest139 ▼150126 ▲11090
Mild155135 ▼126 ▲11090
Quiet155150126 ▲11081 ▼
Bashful(neutral)15515011511090
Rash155150126 ▲99 ▼90
Calm139 ▼150115121 ▲90
Gentle155135 ▼115121 ▲90
Sassy155150115121 ▲81 ▼
Careful155150103 ▼121 ▲90
Quirky(neutral)15515011511090

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Metagross is a bulky physical attacker with Clear Body anti-stat-drop and Bullet Punch priority. It fits Trick Room and balance teams as a sturdy Steel-type breaker.

Strengths

  • + Clear Body vs drops
  • + Bullet Punch priority
  • + Strong bulk

Weaknesses

  • − Fire and Ground weak
  • − Medium Speed
  • − Walled by bulky Water

Common builds & options

Moves

  • normal type
  • normal type
  • normal type
  • normal type
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    10
  • psychic type
    StatusPriority -7

    Slower Pokémon move first for five turns.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    5

Abilities

Clear BodyLight Metal

Items

Assault VestLife OrbClear Amulet

Tera Types

WaterFireGhost

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Frequently asked questions

＋Is Metagross good in ChampionsVGC?

Metagross currently trends as a C-tier pick (Physical Attacker, Trick Room). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.

＋What is the best build for Metagross in Regulation M-A?

Common builds pair Assault Vest with moves like Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, Ice Punch. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.

＋What counters Metagross?

Frequent answers include kyogre, groudon. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.