Competitive Information for Metagross (Mega) [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Metagross-Mega, a high-quality Pokémon with Steel and Psychic attributes! It's a sight to see Metagross-Mega out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-typed attacks. Delve into Metagross-Mega's movesets below and strategize for victory!
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
In single battles, Metagross is known as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. 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).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y 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 / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
In double battles, Metagross is known as pretty popular Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense physical attacks. With Tough Claws, Metagross's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3. Rock Slide 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).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ 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 X/Y 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Metagross-mega can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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, Strength, Thunder Punch, Dynamic Punch, Take Down, Giga Impact, Hammer Arm, Meteor Mash, Rollout, Zen Headbutt, Cut, Fury Cutter
- Moves with Priority: 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
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Metagross-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Metagross-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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