Mega Metagross — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Metagross is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (145 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its steel/psychic typing resists 9 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Metagross can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
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Switching Mega Metagross into fire and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
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Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
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Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Metagross the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 700Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Metagross shows up
Mega Metagross FAQ
- What are Mega Metagross's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Metagross can run tough-claws. The competitive default is usually tough-claws — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Metagross weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Metagross takes extra damage from fire, ground, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Metagross?
- The best moveset for Mega Metagross depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Metagross in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Metagross are Pokémon with strong fire, ground, ghost, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Metagross good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Metagross's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.