Shadow Metagross
Steel/Psychic-type, Generation 3. Ranked #1 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier S). #26 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bullet Punch Meteor Mash 18.9 DPS
- Master League
- Bullet Punch Meteor Mash 63.81% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Meteor Mash is an Elite TM move. Meteor Mash costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,166 CP
Shadow Metagross moves
4 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch Best STAB | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Fury Cutter | 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, Shadow Metagross runs Bullet Punch with Meteor Mash — 18.9 DPS and 379 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Bug slot with Fury Cutter and Meteor Mash.
In Master League it runs Bullet Punch 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 Shadow Metagross places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #1 | S | 18.9 | 379 | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash |
| Bug | #2 | S | 20.0 | 400 | Fury Cutter Meteor Mash |
| Ghost | #10 | B | 17.4 | 349 | Shadow Claw Meteor Mash |
| Psychic | #15 | B | 17.0 | 340 | Zen Headbutt Psychic |
| Ground | #18 | C | 15.9 | 318 | Fury Cutter Earthquake |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #26 | C | 63.81% | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Metagross
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Metagross knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Metagross good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Metagross is a Tier S Steel-type attacker at rank #1, 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 550.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0376_POKEMON_METAGROSS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Metagross in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross's best moveset is Bullet Punch (fast) with Meteor Mash (charged), worth 18.9 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Metagross's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Metagross's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Metagross good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross is ranked #26 (Tier C) in Master League with a 63.81% 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 Shadow Metagross bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Metagross?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Metagross in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Metagross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.