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.
With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x31-37% Flame Charge 2x26-32% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x26-32% Ember 2x23-28% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Volcarona builds →Flame Charge 2x23-28% Ember 2x44-53% Fire Spin 2x39-46% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x53-62% Sand Tomb 2x23-28% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x44-53% Sand Tomb 2x21-25% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x23-28% Ember 2x21-25% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Dig 2x26-31% Flame Burst 2x46-56% Fire Fang 2x34-40% Flame Wheel 2x31-37% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x63-75% Flame Charge 2x23-28% Ember 2x42-50% Fire Spin 2x37-44% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x32-39% Incinerate 2x19-22% Sand Tomb 2x20-25% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x56-67% Dig 2x25-30% Flame Burst 2x44-53% Fire Fang 2x31-36% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x56-67% Dig 2x20-24% Flame Burst 2x37-44% Incinerate 2x32-39% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x66-78% Dig 2x30-35% Fire Punch 2x42-50% Fire Fang 2x37-44% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x62-73% Flame Charge 2x23-27% Ember 2x43-51% Fire Spin 2x37-44% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Incinerate 2x19-23% Sand Tomb 2x20-24% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x54-63% Dig 2x24-29% Flame Burst 2x43-51% Fire Fang 2x31-37% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x54-63% Dig 2x20-24% Flame Burst 2x35-41% Incinerate 2x31-37% | ||
Darumaka Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x66-78% Dig 2x30-36% Fire Punch 2x41-49% Fire Fang 2x37-44% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x48-56% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x113-133%KO Incinerate 2x63-74% Flame Charge 2x22-26% Ember 2x42-50% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO Earthquake 2x60-70% Earth Power 2x75-89% Lava Plume 2x68-81% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x51-60% Dig 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x32-38% Incinerate 2x18-21% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 2x54-64% Fire Blast 2x66-79% Heat Wave 2x58-68% Flamethrower 2x56-66% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% Dig 2x62-74% Bulldoze 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x115-135%KO Incinerate 2x64-75% Flame Charge 2x21-25% Ember 2x43-50% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x94-110%KO Earthquake 2x61-72% Earth Power 2x77-91% Lava Plume 2x69-81% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x51-60% Dig 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x31-37% Incinerate 2x18-22% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 2x54-64% Fire Blast 2x67-79% Heat Wave 2x59-70% Flamethrower 2x55-66% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Metagross in Black 2 & White 2
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 2 & White 2
The path to Metagross starts with Beldum at Lv. 45-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Beldum
Step 2Catch or Evolve MetangGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Step 3Metagross ✓Giant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Metang (Step 2)
Metagross Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Metagross B-Tier: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2, but Metagross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Metagross hits 700 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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