Metagross
Steel/Psychic-type, Generation 3. Ranked #8 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier A). #48 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter Meteor Mash 16.3 DPS
- Master League
- Shadow Claw Meteor Mash 53.89% wins
Same-type attack bonus on Meteor Mash. Meteor Mash is an Elite TM move. Meteor Mash costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Metagross takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 675
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,166 CP
Metagross moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch STAB | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Fury Cutter Best | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
| Shadow Claw Elite | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Flash Cannon STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Meteor Mash Best STAB Elite | Steel | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Meteor Mash | Steel | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Metagross runs Fury Cutter with Meteor Mash — 16.3 DPS and 327 TDO as a Bug-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash.
In Master League it runs Shadow Claw and Meteor Mash. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Meteor Mash is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Metagross places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #8 | A | 16.3 | 327 | Fury Cutter Meteor Mash |
| Steel | #16 | B | 15.6 | 312 | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #48 | D | 53.89% | Shadow Claw Meteor Mash | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Metagross is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Metagross
Use Metagross against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Metagross
- Evolve from
- Metang · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Metagross knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 97 | 3,277 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 97 | 3,548 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,130 | 2,220 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,650 | 2,762 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,130 | 2,220 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,611 | 1,679 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,130 | 2,220 |
Is Metagross good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Metagross is a Tier A Bug-type attacker at rank #8, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (257), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Metagross deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 168 |
| Lv 3 | 282 |
| Lv 4 | 396 |
| Lv 5 | 511 |
| Lv 6 | 625 |
| Lv 7 | 740 |
| Lv 8 | 854 |
| Lv 9 | 969 |
| Lv 10 | 1,083 |
| Lv 11 | 1,191 |
| Lv 12 | 1,300 |
| Lv 13 | 1,408 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,516 |
| Lv 15 | 1,625 |
| Lv 16 | 1,733 |
| Lv 17 | 1,841 |
| Lv 18 | 1,950 |
| Lv 19 | 2,058 |
| Lv 20 | 2,166 |
| Lv 21 | 2,274 |
| Lv 22 | 2,383 |
| Lv 23 | 2,491 |
| Lv 24 | 2,600 |
| Lv 25 | 2,708 |
| Lv 26 | 2,816 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,925 |
| Lv 28 | 3,033 |
| Lv 29 | 3,141 |
| Lv 30 | 3,250 |
| Lv 31 | 3,304 |
| Lv 32 | 3,358 |
| Lv 33 | 3,412 |
| Lv 34 | 3,466 |
| Lv 35 | 3,520 |
| Lv 36 | 3,575 |
| Lv 37 | 3,629 |
| Lv 38 | 3,683 |
| Lv 39 | 3,737 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,791 |
| Lv 41 | 3,839 |
| Lv 42 | 3,888 |
| Lv 43 | 3,936 |
| Lv 44 | 3,986 |
| Lv 45 | 4,035 |
| Lv 46 | 4,085 |
| Lv 47 | 4,134 |
| Lv 48 | 4,185 |
| Lv 49 | 4,235 |
| Lv 50 | 4,286 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0376
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 550.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0376_POKEMON_METAGROSS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Metagross in Pokemon GO?
Metagross's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with Meteor Mash (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Shadow Claw and Meteor Mash instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Metagross's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Metagross takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Metagross's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Metagross reaches 4,286 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,791 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Metagross good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Metagross is ranked #48 (Tier D) in Master League with a 53.89% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Metagross bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Metagross?
A perfect 15/15/15 Metagross shows 2,166 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,708 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Metagross better than regular Metagross?
Shadow Metagross deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Metagross in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Metang (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Metagross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Metagross depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.