Competitive Information for Metagross (Mega) [Sun/Moon]
Steel / Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Metagross-mega? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Metagross-Mega, a prestigious Pokémon that excels with Steel and Psychic typing! Metagross-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-typed attacks. Want to master Metagross-Mega's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Meteor Mash / Iron Head
- Earthquake / Ice Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
Metagross thrives as an astounding Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. With Tough Claws, Metagross's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Earthquake or Ice Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Metagrossite equipped to it, if held by a metagross, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Metagross's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Metagross-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Metagrossite
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Meteor Mash / Iron Head
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Zen Headbutt
Metagross thrives as a marvelous Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. With Tough Claws, Metagross's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Metagrossite equipped to it, if held by a metagross, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Metagross's last move failed).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Metagross-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Metagross-mega.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Metagross-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Metagross-mega
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Contact moves boosted by Tough Claws: Aerial Ace, Metal Claw, Body Slam, Brick Break, Bullet Punch, Double-Edge, Facade, Frustration, Grass Knot, Gyro Ball, Headbutt, Hold Back, Ice Punch, Iron Head, Power-Up Punch, Pursuit, Return, Rock Smash, Stomping Tantrum, Strength, Thunder Punch, Dynamic Punch, Take Down, Giga Impact, Hammer Arm, Meteor Mash, Rollout, Zen Headbutt, Cut, Fury Cutter
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect, Bullet Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Metagross-mega's stats
- Agility
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Meteor Mash
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Metagross-mega
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Metagross-mega in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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