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 29.6 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 — 29.6 DPS and 592 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Zen Headbutt and Psychic.
In Master League it runs Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash.
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 | 29.6 | 592 | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash |
| Psychic | #13 | B | 26.8 | 536 | Zen Headbutt Psychic |
| Ground | #22 | C | 22.3 | 446 | 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
Family
How to get Shadow Metagross
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 803 | 912 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,334 | 1,462 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 2,060 | 2,220 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,563 | 2,762 |
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 raid attacker, ranked #1 at 29.6 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #26 in Master League.
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 with Meteor Mash, worth 29.6 DPS as a Steel-type raid attacker. Meteor Mash is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Metagross's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground. It resists Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel. Poison, Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Metagross's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross reaches 4,286 CP at level 50 and 3,791 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Metagross: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Metagross good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross ranks #26 in Master League (Tier C, 63.81% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Shadow Metagross reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Metagross?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Metagross shows 854 CP (level 8), or 1,408 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 2,166 CP, or 2,708 weather boosted.
Is Shadow Metagross better than regular Metagross?
In raids, yes: Shadow Metagross deals 29.6 DPS (#1 Steel) against 24.9 DPS (#7 Steel) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Metagross.
How do you get Shadow Metagross in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Metagross is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy and turns it into a regular Metagross with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.