Metagross

Official artwork of MetagrossSteel Psychic Shiny Pokémon icon

Metagross is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 4286 in Pokémon GO. Metagross's best moveset is Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash. It is weather boosted by Snow and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Metagross is available in Pokémon GO.

Metagross is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

Stats

Max CP4286 CP
Attack257 ATK
Defense228 DEF
Stamina190 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedMetagross can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#376
Height1.6 m
Weight550 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
10 Candy
500 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy

Metagross type chart

Takes increased damage
DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
PoisonPoison39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Metagross's best moves and movesets

Moves

Metagross's best moveset is Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, with 18.00 DPS (damage per second) and 622.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Metagross Meteor Mash.

Best Metagross moves
DPS18.00
TDO622.32
Score36.8
Weather Boost
  • snow
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Metagross with its best moveset, we recommend to use Bullet Punch/Psychic. You will lose around 9.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Metagross's strongest moveset (Bullet Punch/Meteor Mash).

Metagross moves comparison

The following chart shows Metagross's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Metagross's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *18.00622.336.8
      2.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelMeteor Mash *17.41601.735.6
      3.SteelBullet Punch PsychicPsychic 16.27562.433.3
      4.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 15.86548.432.5
      5.SteelBullet Punch GroundEarthquake 13.85479.028.4
      6.SteelBullet Punch SteelFlash Cannon 13.84478.528.3
      7.PsychicZen Headbutt GroundEarthquake 13.63471.127.9
      8.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelFlash Cannon 13.60470.227.8

      Fast Attacks

      • SteelBullet Punch9Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Bullet Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage9
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy7

        Effects
        Bullet Punch has no special effects.
        See Bullet Punch details page ↗
      • PsychicZen Headbutt12Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • GroundEarthquake140Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Earthquake has no special effects.
        See Earthquake details page ↗
      • SteelFlash Cannon100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy70

        Effects
        Flash Cannon has no special effects.
        See Flash Cannon details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychic90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.8s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      • SteelMeteor Mash *100Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Meteor Mash
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window2.3s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50

        Effects
        Meteor Mash has no special effects.
        See Meteor Mash details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Metagross has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Metagross Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Metagross's Max CP is at Level 50. Metagross Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP4286 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1559 CP - 1625 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2078 CP - 2166 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2078 CP - 2166 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • windyWindy
      2598 CP - 2708 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Metagross Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Metagross Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      153 CP2168 CP3282 CP
      4396 CP5511 CP6625 CP
      7740 CP8854 CP9969 CP
      101083 CP111191 CP121300 CP
      131408 CP141516 CP151625 CP
      161733 CP171841 CP181950 CP
      192058 CP202166 CP212274 CP
      222383 CP232491 CP242600 CP
      252708 CP262816 CP272925 CP
      283033 CP293141 CP303250 CP
      313304 CP323358 CP333412 CP
      343466 CP353520 CP363575 CP
      373629 CP383683 CP393737 CP
      403791 CP413839 CP423888 CP
      433936 CP443986 CP454035 CP
      464085 CP474134 CP484185 CP
      494235 CP504286 CP

      Metagross evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of BeldumBeldum
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of MetangMetang
      Thumbnail image of MetangMetang
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagross
      • Beldum evolves into Metang which costs 25 Candy.
      • Metang evolves into Metagross which costs 100 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Metagross

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Metagross's Steel and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Metagross.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Metagross Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Metagross in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Metagross, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Metagross costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Metagross costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Metagross high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Metagross. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Metagross Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyMETAGROSS has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This POKéMON can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.
                SapphireMETAGROSS is the result of two METANG achieving fusion. When hunting, this POKéMON pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.
                EmeraldMETAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this POKéMON is smarter than a supercomputer.
                FireRed, LeafGreenIt is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
                Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumMETANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
                Black, WhiteMetang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
                Black 2, White 2With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
                XWith four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
                YMetang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
                Omega RubyMetagross has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.
                Alpha SapphireMetagross is the result of two Metang achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.
                SunIt firmly pins its prey using its four claws and large body. Then the teeth in the mouth on its stomach chew the prey to bits.
                MoonA linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.
                Ultra SunIt boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.
                Ultra MoonIt analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.
                SwordBecause the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.
                ShieldMetagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain.