Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Metagross
Say it: MET-uh-gross
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Metagross is the Iron Leg Pokémon — Steel and Psychic from Beldum → Metang → Metagross. In Pokémon GO it is a top Steel/Psychic attacker; Meteor Mash from Beldum Community Day (or an Elite TM) is essential. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross. Steel helps against Fairy, Ice, and Rock; Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison. Fire, Ghost, Dark, and Ground punish it. Evolve Metang or catch Metagross from raids.
Say it: MET-uh-gross
Metagross (#376) is a Steel / Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Beldum. Trainers use it as a premier Steel/Psychic attacker with Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt / Fury Cutter + Psychic / Flash Cannon / Earthquake / Meteor Mash. Against Metagross, lead with Fire, Ghost, Dark, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Metagross is a Steel / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0376. Use the Steel/Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Meteor Mash (Elite Charged TM if you missed Beldum CD). Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash is the Steel kit. Shadow Metagross is elite Steel DPS — remove Frustration before investing. Mega Metagross for Steel raid days.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Metagross is your opponent, Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross (still Steel / Psychic). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Metagross Energy, boosts Steel attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Metagross cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 257
- Defense
- 228
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Meteor Mash is a Beldum Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Bullet Punch · Standard
Steel damage / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage
- Fury Cutter · Standard
Bug energy
Charged
- Meteor Mash · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Steel nuke
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground coverage
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bullet punch
- zen headbutt
- fury cutter
Charged
- psychic
- flash cannon
- earthquake
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #514 of 954 · CP 1462
Bullet Punch + Earthquake
- Ultra League · rank #333 of 747 · CP 2491
Bullet Punch + Earthquake
- Master League · rank #45 of 1023 · CP 4286
Bullet Punch + Earthquake
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Steel-type shortlist
- Mega Metagross — Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
- Shadow Metagross — Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
- Metagross — Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…a Tyranitar Bite + Crunch Shadow Weavile Weavile / Hydreigon Snarl + Foul Play Steel Mega Metagross Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash* Shadow Metagross Scizor / Excadrill Bullet Punch + Iron Head …
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
… Water-type queen; exceptional DPS - Shadow Mamoswine — Best Shadow Ice attacker - Shadow Metagross — Top Steel attacker; requires Meteor Mash via Elite TM - Shadow Rhyperior — Ground/Rock …
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
…al for Nihilego and Machamp raid teams Snow Ice, Steel Ice / Steel boosted; Mamoswine and Metagross benefit greatly Windy Dragon, Flying, Psychic Dragon / Flying / Psychic boosted; Mega Ray…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
…mmunity Day moves to prioritize: - Swampert — Hydro Cannon (Elite Charged TM if missed) - Metagross — Meteor Mash (Elite Charged TM if missed) - Charizard — Blast Burn (Elite Charged TM if …
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…Kyogre has Blizzard: Avoid Grass/Flying types; Steel-secondary attackers like Kartana and Metagross are safer - Rainy weather boosts Kyogre's Water moves significantly — bring more attacker…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ail, keep Fairy types in reserve - Fire Blast can punish Steel attackers like Lucario and Metagross — check the boss moveset before committing Mega Gengar (Ghost/Poison) Weaknesses: Ghost, …
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
…n format - **Dialga / Palkia** — raid/PvP legacy charged options when relevant - **Shadow Metagross** — Meteor Mash if missing ## Workflow 1. Build the Pokémon to the league/raid level you …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).