Metagross Best Moveset and Build

Metagross is a powerful attacking Pokemon with great stats all around. Read on to find out the best build, the best moveset, basic information, stats and recommended partners for Metagross in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

Metagross Best Build and Moveset

Physically Defensive Metagross

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Metagross	Clear Body	Sitrus Berry	・Meteor Mash ・Bullet Punch ・Zen Headbutt ・Stealth Rock
Nature / EVs	Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Final Stats	187 HP / 155 Atk / 200 Def / 111 SpD / 90 Spe

Metagross' excellent Steel/Psychic typing affords it a variety of resistances. With it's great Defense stat, it can comfortably switch into a resisted attack and either hit back with a powerful STAB move or set up Stealth Rock.

Choice Band Metagross

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Metagross	Clear Body	Choice Band	・Meteor Mash ・Zen Headbutt ・Bullet Punch ・Sleep Talk
Nature / EVs	Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Final Stats	187 HP / 205 Atk / 150 Def / 111 SpD / 90 Spe

Metagross boasts a great Ability in Clear Body, which makes it immune to the ever-present Intimidate from Gyarados and Salamence. Choice Band further boosts Metagross' already stellar Attack stat. It compensates for its lack of coverage with raw power. Locking itself into Bullet Punch is often a great play because Bullet Punch's priority will always let Metagross attack first.

Using Metagross

Meteor Mash is Metagross' strongest STAB move. Having it on the same set as Bullet Punch is not a bad idea, because Metagross already lacks coverage so we may as well have consistency in its STAB move choices.

The absence of Elemental Punches for Metagross in BDSP hampers its ability to be a more effective sweeper. Metagross' teammates must be able to efficiently handle bulky Water-types and Fire-types that can snuff out Metagross' momentum.

Positioning Metagross for a sweep is a solid gameplan, and we can achieve this by eliminating threats and walls using its teammates.

Other Viable Moves

Metagross Basic Information

Metagross - Type

Metagross Iro Leg Pokemon
Type 1	Type 2

Metagross Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage
Takes 0x damage

Metagross Abilities

Metagross Hidden Ability

Metagross Base Stats

Metagross Strengths and Weaknesses

Metagross is an Overall Great Pokemon

Metagross' Steel/Psychic typing is a great type combination offensively and defensively, as it allows Metagross to have plenty of resistances to different types. Metagross also has a great stat distribution, with decent HP and Special Defense, and incredible Attack and Defense. Its Speed stat is by far its worst stat, but with positioning and speed control, that's a weakness that is easily played around.

Metagross has a great ability in Clear Body. Being immune to stat drops is valuable, especially against opponents who would try to cycle Intimidates. It is still susceptible to status conditions though, as a burn will make it ineffectual as an attacker.

Metagross' Sky High Attack Stat

While it lacks coverage, Metagross makes up for it with consistency. It boasts a powerful STAB Meteor Mash as well as Zen Headbutt, both of which can deal good damage to most foes.

Beat Metagross with Resistances and Super-effective Damage

Metagross' lack of coverage moves makes it easy to wall. It struggles to do meaningful damage against bulky Water-types, and will not trade damage favorably especially if they run Scald.

Fire-types can shrug off damage from Metagross' Steel-type moves, making it so Metagross has no business staying in the active spot against them.

Pokemon	Description
Heat Rotom	Ranking：★★★★★ ・Resistant to Steel-type moves. ・Immune to Earthquake. ・Can threaten Metagross with a powerful Overheat. ・Can cut Metagross' attack power with Will-O-Wisp.
Slowbro	Ranking：★★★★★ ・Resistant to Steel-type moves. ・Has access to Flamethrower or Fire Blast. ・ Can inflict burn with Scald.
Wash Rotom	Ranking：★★★★ ・Resistant to Steel-type moves. ・Immune to Earthquake. ・Can cut Metagross' attack power with Will-O-Wisp.

Best Natures for Metagross

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Best Partners for Metagross

Breloom

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Breloom	Technician	Focus Sash	・Bullet Seed ・Mach Punch ・Spore ・Swords Dance
Nature / EVs	Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Final Stats	136 HP / 182 Atk / 100 Def / 80 SpD / 134 Spe

Breloom has a positive matchup against Water-types that can wall Metagross. A super-effective Bullet Seed can knock out most bulky Water-types, and can deal huge chunks of damage on neutral hit to Pokemon that don't resist it.

Wash Rotom

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Wash Rotom	Levitate	Sitrus Berry	・Thunderbolt ・Hydro Pump ・Will-O-Wisp ・Volt Switch
Nature / EVs	Calm 252 HP / 168 SpD / 88 Spe
Final Stats	157 HP / 76 Atk / 127 Def / 125 SpA / 162 SpD / 117 Spe

Wash Rotom can comfortably switch into Fire-type moves that threaten Metagross, and threaten KO's on Fire-types with Hydro Pump.
It can also check bulky Water-types that Metagross may have trouble with.

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

Tier List and Movesets for Competitive Battle

Strategies for Individual Pokemon

Competitive Pokemon Builds
Gyarados	Breloom	Gliscor
Scizor	Suicune	Latios
Garchomp	Gengar	Azumarill
Hippowdon	Mamoswine	Latias
Heatran	Blaziken	Wash Rotom
Metagross	Tyranitar	Dragonite
Togekiss	Cloyster	Salamence
Cresselia