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 and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 8 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x25-31% Ember 2x22-26% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x49-57% Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pansear builds →Flame Burst 2x39-47% Incinerate 2x33-39% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x26-32% Ember 2x22-28% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darmanitan builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Dig 2x42-50% Fire Punch 2x60-72% Fire Fang 2x51-61% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 2x19-24% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Dig 2x43-51% Sand Tomb 2x19-24% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x23-27% Ember 2x19-24% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x55-65% Dig 2x43-51% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darmanitan builds →Earthquake 2x52-62% Dig 2x42-50% Fire Punch 2x61-72% Fire Fang 2x53-63% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x48-57% Dig 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x30-36% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x22-27% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x53-63% Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x96-114%KO Earthquake 2x55-65% Dig 2x44-52% Fire Punch 2x61-73% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x55-65% Dig 2x43-51% Bulldoze 2x34-41% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x57-68% Dig 2x21-25% Flame Burst 2x36-43% Incinerate 2x32-38% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flamethrower 2x43-51% Flame Charge 2x23-27% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Litwick builds →Flame Burst 2x43-51% Ember 2x27-32% Fire Spin 2x23-27% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x93-110%KO Fire Blast 2x39-46% Earthquake 2x52-62% Dig 2x42-50% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x43-51% Dig 2x35-41% Mud Bomb 2x46-54% Bulldoze 2x27-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x51-61% Dig 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x27-32% Mud Shot 2x33-39% | ||
 Larvesta BugFire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 18 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Larvesta builds →Fire Blast 2x54-63% Flame Charge 2x27-32% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x94-111%KO Fire Blast 2x39-47% Earthquake 2x53-62% Dig 2x42-50% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x43-51% Dig 2x36-42% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x28-33% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 2x76-89% Fire Fang 2x28-33% Flame Charge 2x22-27% Ember 2x28-33% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x50-60% Dig 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x32-38% Sand Tomb 2x21-24% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x26-31% Mud Shot 2x33-40% | ||
In Black & White, Scizor's Superpower hits Metagross for 41-48%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit15-17% Crunch29-34% Superpower29-34% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch10-12% Superpower41-48% Pursuit14-16% U Turn36-43% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Jirachi builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Celebi builds →Psychic7-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast31-37% Psychic9-10% | ||
Black & White 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 onlyBlack & White Metagross Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Clearbody supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Metagross doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Metagross best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Metagross in Black & White
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Metagross. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Metagross in Black & White
The path to Metagross starts with Beldum at Lv. 53-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Beldum
Step 2Catch or Evolve MetangGiant Chasm - PlainsBlackGrass Lv.53-55 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsWhiteGrass Lv.53-55 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsBlackGrass Lv.63-65 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsWhiteGrass Lv.63-65 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Step 3Metagross ✓Giant Chasm - PlainsWhiteGrass Lv.55 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - PlainsBlackGrass Lv.55 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Metang (Step 2)
Metagross Guide
For Black & White, we rate Metagross B-Tier: a solid option in Black & White for the right team. At 600 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Meteormash with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Metagross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Metagross hits 700 BST.
In Black & White, Metagross's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire) and Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. 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.
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