Mega Metagross Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Metagross in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Metagross
Editor's Verdict — Is Mega Metagross Worth Raiding?
The best non-legendary Steel attacker and one of the best Psychic attackers, with Mega Metagross sitting at the top of the Steel charts. Build two with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash — it's been elite for years and isn't going anywhere.
Metagross is Steel/Psychic, weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. Fire attackers (Mega Charizard, Reshiram, Chandelure) and Ground options counter it well; the raid is duo-able for strong teams. As an attacker, Metagross shreds Fairy, Rock, and Ice bosses as a Steel, and doubles as a Psychic nuke. Mega Metagross is the best Steel attacker in the game. It's a foundational build that stays relevant across every meta shift — one of the safest stardust investments you can make.
Mega Metagross is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with steel/psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 23.368 DPS. Mega Metagross's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Metagross can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Metagross is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Mega Metagross resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Metagross is Mega Blaziken (23.368 DPS), Blacephalon (23.000 DPS), and Mega Gengar (22.667 DPS).
Catching Mega Metagross: After defeating Mega Metagross, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2773 and 2876 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3449-3578 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Metagross from raids will have exactly 2876 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Metagross?
The best counter for Mega Metagross is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 23.368 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (23.000 DPS) and Mega Gengar (22.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Metagross?
Mega Metagross can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Metagross weak to?
Mega Metagross is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Metagross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Metagross's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Metagross from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Metagross from raids will have 2876 CP at level 20, or 3578 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2773. If you see 2876 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Metagross worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Metagross is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Metagross?
For the best moveset for Mega Metagross itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Metagross stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Metagross without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Metagross can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Metagross in raids?
Mega Metagross is weather boosted during snow,windy weather. When boosted, Mega Metagross is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (3449-3578 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.