Metagross Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Metagross in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Metagross
Metagross is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 29.579 DPS.
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: Metagross is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as 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 Metagross is Mega Blaziken (29.579 DPS), Mega Gengar (29.333 DPS), and Blacephalon (29.000 DPS).
Catching Metagross: After defeating Metagross, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2130 and 2220 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2650-2762 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Metagross from raids will have exactly 2220 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 Metagross?
The best counter for Metagross is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 29.579 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (29.333 DPS) and Blacephalon (29.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Metagross?
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 Metagross weak to?
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 Metagross be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Metagross's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Metagross from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Metagross from raids will have 2220 CP at level 20, or 2762 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2130. If you see 2220 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Metagross worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Metagross?
For the best moveset for Metagross itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Metagross without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Metagross can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (29.000 DPS) and Reshiram (25.357 DPS). 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 Metagross in raids?
Weather boost information for Metagross is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.