Quick facts
About Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type powerhouse with massive attack and defense stats. It resists many common types, making it a tough raid boss. Understanding its weaknesses and countering effectively is key to victory.
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fire •
 Ghost •
 Ground •
 Dark
|
| Resists to |
 Normal •
 Flying •
 Poison •
 Rock •
 Steel •
 Grass •
 Psychic •
 Ice •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reshiram |
Fire Fang / Dragon Breath | Stone Edge / Overheat / Draco Meteor / Crunch | Fusion Flare | Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Outrage / Future Sight / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) | |
 Lunala |
Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) | |
 Landorus |
Mud Shot / Extrasensory | Superpower / Earthquake / Bulldoze / Stone Edge | Sandsear Storm | Extrasensory (11) and Sandsear Storm (150) | |
 Hydreigon |
Dragon Breath / Bite | Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) | |
 Volcarona |
Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Hurricane / Bug Buzz / Overheat / Solar Beam | - | Fire Spin (13) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shadow Moltres |
Wing Attack / Fire Spin | Ancient Power / Fire Blast / Heat Wave / Overheat | Sky Attack | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Shadow Groudon |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) | |
 Shadow Ho-Oh |
Hidden Power / Steel Wing / Incinerate / Extrasensory | Brave Bird / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Earthquake / Sacred Fire | Incinerate (32) and Solar Beam (180) | |
 Shadow Salamence |
Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) | |
 Shadow Garchomp |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) | |
 Shadow Charizard |
Air Slash / Fire Spin | Air Cutter / Fire Blast / Overheat / Dragon Claw | Wing Attack / Ember / Dragon Breath / Blast Burn / Flamethrower | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Shadow Entei |
Fire Spin / Fire Fang | Scorching Sands / Iron Head / Flamethrower / Fire Blast / Overheat / Flame Charge | - | Fire Spin / Fire Fang (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Shadow Tyranitar |
Iron Tail / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) | |
 Shadow Excadrill |
Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) | |
 Shadow Heatran |
Bug Bite / Fire Spin | Earth Power / Stone Edge / Iron Head / Fire Blast / Flamethrower | Magma Storm | Fire Spin (13) and Fire Blast (140) | |
 Shadow Chandelure |
Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Charizard Y |
Air Slash / Fire Spin | Fire Blast / Overheat / Dragon Claw / Air Cutter | Wing Attack / Ember / Dragon Breath / Blast Burn / Flamethrower | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Mega Charizard X |
Air Slash / Fire Spin | Fire Blast / Overheat / Dragon Claw / Air Cutter | Wing Attack / Ember / Dragon Breath / Blast Burn / Flamethrower | Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Mega Houndoom |
Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) | |
 Mega Tyranitar |
Iron Tail / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) | |
 Mega Garchomp |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake / Fire Blast (140) | |
 Primal Groudon |
Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) | |
 Mega Blaziken |
Counter / Fire Spin | Focus Blast / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge, Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) | |
 Mega Swampert |
Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge / Sludge Wave / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (140) | |
 Mega Gengar |
Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) | |
 Mega Salamence |
Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) | |
 Mega Absol |
Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) | |
 Mega Gyarados |
Waterfall / Dragon Breath / Bite | Hydro Pump / Outrage / Twister / Crunch | Dragon Tail / Aqua Tail / Dragon Pulse | Dragon Tail (14) and Hydro Pump (135) |
Moves & Threats
Metagross common fast moves are Fury Cutter or Bullet Punch or Zen Headbutt. Charged moves include Earthquake or Flash Cannon and Psychic. Elite moves include Meteor Mash.
Weather Effects
Mega Metagross’s Meteor Mash hits very hard. Prioritize bulky Fire- or Ground-types to absorb damage while dishing out super-effective hits.
Team size & strategy
2-3 high level trainers with top counters.4-5 casual trainers are required. Fire-types perform best under sunny weather, while Ghost/Dark excel in fog. Always save shields for high-damage charge moves like Meteor Mash or Psychic.
When to avoid
Avoid using Fairy or Psychic types, as they take heavy damage from Metagross’s Steel and Psychic moves. Fragile Bug or Ice types can also faint too quickly.
FAQ
Can Mega Metagross be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Metagross has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Metagross?
Best moveset of Metagross are Zen Headbutt which does damage of 11 under Fast Attack and Earthquake of 140 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Metagross?
Sunny weather to boosts Fire type counters. Windy weather to boosts Ghost and Dark type counters.
What makes Mega Metagross strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.