Master League PvP guide
Metagross Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #4. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Meteor Mash and Earthquake.
Master League
#4
Meta staple
Type
Steel/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,286
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT METAGROSS
Is Metagross Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metagross is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #4.
Metagross is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #338.
Metagross PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #706 | 69.3 | Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #338 | 77.6 | Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, Earthquake |
| Master LeagueBest | #4 | 94.3 | Shadow Claw, Meteor Mash, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Metagross is Shadow Claw with Meteor Mash and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Metagross in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Metagross PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Meteor Mash
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Earthquake
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Metagross Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Metagross wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Metagross Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Metagross's Steel/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- psychic0.391×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Metagross in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Metagross's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Resisted
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
- Ice Burnice
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Ice Punchice
Charged Move
Resisted
15% HP
- High Horsepowerground
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
35% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
Ratings are shown from Metagross's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Metagross.
Best Teammates for Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Metagross should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Metagross's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Metagross's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Covers 3 of Metagross's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Metagross's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Metagross
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 1,495 | 14.5 | 1,693,815 |
| #2 | 3/14/15 | 1,498 | 14.5 | 1,693,357 | |
| #3 | 0/4/15 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,691,880 | |
| #4 | 4/15/13 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,690,482 | |
| #5 | 0/6/13 | 1,499 | 15 | 1,690,367 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 24.5 | 3,658,771 |
| #2 | 1/14/13 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,657,892 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,655,737 | |
| #4 | 1/15/12 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,645,597 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,490 | 24.5 | 3,643,714 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,286 | 50 | 8,027,353 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,270 | 50 | 7,997,840 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,277 | 50 | 7,994,318 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,276 | 50 | 7,980,682 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,255 | 50 | 7,968,328 |
Metagross Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metagross (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/6/11 | 100.00% | 1,144 at L11.5 | 1,499 at L11.5 | 9421,499 0/6/11#1 · L9.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #826 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/11/11 | 100.00% | 1,909 at L19 | 2,497 at L19 | 1,7082,497 0/11/11#1 · L17 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #413 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,286 at L50 | 5,552 at L50 | 4,2865,618 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #10 |
Metagross Stats in Pokémon GO
Metagross's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Metagross 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 131.8
- Defense
- 123.6
- HP
- 104
Ultra League
Metagross 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 169.9
- Defense
- 160.7
- HP
- 134
Master League
Metagross 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,286
- Attack
- 228.6
- Defense
- 204.2
- HP
- 172
Metagross (Mega)
Metagross (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Metagross (Mega) 0/6/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 11.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 135.9
- Defense
- 133.7
- HP
- 91
Ultra League
Metagross (Mega) 0/11/11 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 174.7
- Defense
- 174.7
- HP
- 117
Master League
Metagross (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,552
- Attack
- 264.7
- Defense
- 255.5
- HP
- 172
Metagross Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Psychic / Steel typing · Same Shadow Claw fast move · Master League #22
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Same Steel / Psychic typing
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Same Steel / Psychic typing
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Metagross Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metagross's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Meteor Mash and Earthquake.
Is Metagross good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metagross is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #4.
What counters Metagross in Pokémon GO PvP?
Reshiram, Kyurem (White) and Ursaluna are among the strongest current counters to Metagross in Master League.
What is Metagross weak to in Pokémon GO?
Metagross is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).