Pokémon Champions VGC Pokédex
What every Pokémon in the format runs in tournaments: item, ability, nature and its four moves, with the win rate of the teams using each option.
Usage0.2 %
Teams19
Adjusted WR42.1 %-7.9 pp
Games106
Teams that run it
| Team | Tournament | Date | Placing | Player | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
      | Thalera Champions Cheese #17 - GEN 3 Edition | 2026-09-25 | 1 | Zoro_Sola | |
 | Thalera Champions Cheese #17 - GEN 3 Edition | 2026-09-25 | 6 | Whayron | |
 | Thalera Champions Cheese #17 - GEN 3 Edition | 2026-09-25 | 7 | gdftgf019 | |
   | Meeklosh's Fight Night Friday | REG M-C | 2026-10-02 | 16 | Chevamune | |
   | Chateau Knockout II | 2026-10-04 | 17 | Destroy_R | |
    | Pado's Dojo Reg M-C Pratice #2 🍥 | 2026-09-30 | 26 | Zarkos14 | |
| Talon's FIGHT CLUB #104 POKEMON CHAMPIONS REG M-C | 2026-10-01 | 46 | Chevamune | |
    | Tenki's Cart Weekly #121 - Reg M-C | 2026-10-08 | 48 | LoadingName | |
   | 2027 Brisbane Pokémon VGC Regional Championships | 2026-09-26 | 87 | Ned Nosek | |
  | Maddo's Cup #12 | 100€ for the Winner | Reg M-C | 2026-09-19 | 114 | Exonarf |
Showing 10 of 19 teams.
Moves
Protect94.7 %
Psychic Fangs94.7 %
Steel Roller47.4 %
Iron Head42.1 %
Bullet Punch36.8 %
Stomping Tantrum26.3 %
Ice Punch21.1 %
Hammer Arm10.5 %
Rock Slide10.5 %
Body Press5.3 %
Explosion5.3 %
Meteor Mash5.3 %
Items
Life Orb57.9 %
Expert Belt10.5 %
Occa Berry10.5 %
Choice Scarf5.3 %
Focus Sash5.3 %
Metagrossite5.3 %
Metal Coat5.3 %Abilities
Clear Body100.0 %
Natures
Adamant68.4 %
Jolly21.1 %
Brave10.5 %
The bar is how often it's run and the color is the adjusted WR of teams with that option (blue wins more, red wins less).
Most common full sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Times | % | Adj. WR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Iron Head / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Stomping Tantrum | 3 | 15.8 % | 44.1 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Bullet Punch / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller | 2 | 10.5 % | 46.7 % |
| Occa Berry | Clear Body | Bullet Punch / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller | 2 | 10.5 % | 46.9 % |
| Focus Sash | Clear Body | Explosion / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller | 1 | 5.3 % | 43.5 % |
| Choice Scarf | Clear Body | Ice Punch / Iron Head / Psychic Fangs / Rock Slide | 1 | 5.3 % | 39.3 % |
| Expert Belt | Clear Body | Bullet Punch / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Stomping Tantrum | 1 | 5.3 % | 46.4 % |
| Expert Belt | Clear Body | Hammer Arm / Ice Punch / Iron Head / Protect | 1 | 5.3 % | 53.6 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash / Protect / Psychic Fangs | 1 | 5.3 % | 53.8 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Bullet Punch / Iron Head / Protect / Psychic Fangs | 1 | 5.3 % | 57.1 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Body Press / Iron Head / Protect / Psychic Fangs | 1 | 5.3 % | 50.0 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Hammer Arm / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller | 1 | 5.3 % | 46.4 % |
| Life Orb | Clear Body | Ice Punch / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller | 1 | 5.3 % | 52.0 % |
Teammates
Who does Metagross team up with?
Adj. WR %4456 %
An affinity above 1 means they're paired more often than their popularity would explain.
Common cores with this Pokémon
Pairs
| Core | Teams | Usage % | Adj. WR % | Top 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetagrossSalamence (Mega) | 9 | 0.1 % | 46.8 % | 3 |
| MetagrossSwampert (Mega) | 6 | 0.1 % | 49.1 % | 3 |
| MetagrossRillaboom | 6 | 0.1 % | 42.6 % | 0 |
| MetagrossSneasler | 5 | 0.0 % | 43.1 % | 0 |
| MetagrossSableye | 4 | 0.0 % | 54.2 % | 3 |
| MetagrossPelipper | 4 | 0.0 % | 50.0 % | 3 |
| MetagrossRaichu (Mega Y) | 4 | 0.0 % | 42.1 % | 0 |
| MetagrossMilotic | 4 | 0.0 % | 46.5 % | 1 |
Trios
| Core | Teams | Usage % | Adj. WR % | Top 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetagrossSableyeSalamence (Mega) | 4 | 0.0 % | 54.2 % | 3 |
| MetagrossPelipperSalamence (Mega) | 4 | 0.0 % | 50.0 % | 3 |
| MetagrossRaichu (Mega Y)Rillaboom | 3 | 0.0 % | 44.1 % | 0 |
| MetagrossSalamence (Mega)Sneasler | 3 | 0.0 % | 46.2 % | 0 |
| MetagrossPelipperSwampert (Mega) | 3 | 0.0 % | 57.5 % | 3 |
| MetagrossPelipperSableye | 3 | 0.0 % | 57.5 % | 3 |
| MetagrossSableyeSwampert (Mega) | 3 | 0.0 % | 57.5 % | 3 |
| MetagrossSalamence (Mega)Swampert (Mega) | 3 | 0.0 % | 57.5 % | 3 |
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