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Metagross (Mega)

Mega Metagross VGC: best sets, teams and usage

Metagross (Mega) appears on 4.7% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (560 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #36 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 48.1% and a Top 8 index of 0.93: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.

The most common Metagross (Mega) set runs Metagrossite with Psychic Fangs, Protect, Iron Head, Steel Roller.

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What item does Metagross (Mega) use?

ItemUsageAdj. win rate
Metagrossite100.0%48.1%

What ability does Metagross (Mega) use?

AbilityUsageAdj. win rate
Clear Body97.9%48.1%
Tough Claws1.8%46.2%
Inner Focus0.2%47.6%
Light Metal0.2%50.0%

What moves does Metagross (Mega) use?

MoveUsageAdj. win rate
Psychic Fangs96.1%48.0%
Protect95.2%48.2%
Iron Head43.0%48.2%
Steel Roller41.8%47.1%
Stomping Tantrum38.9%49.0%
Body Press31.8%48.9%
Ice Punch16.6%48.7%
Bullet Punch9.3%44.7%
Psych Up9.3%51.3%
Meteor Mash5.2%47.4%

Metagross (Mega) natures

NatureUsageAdj. win rate
Adamant53.2%47.2%
Jolly42.7%49.6%
Impish2.0%46.5%
Careful1.1%42.0%
Brave0.2%50.0%

Most common Metagross (Mega) sets

ItemAbilityMovesUsage
MetagrossiteClear BodyIron Head / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Stomping Tantrum18.4%
MetagrossiteClear BodyBody Press / Protect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller13.9%
MetagrossiteClear BodyProtect / Psychic Fangs / Steel Roller / Stomping Tantrum13.6%
MetagrossiteClear BodyBody Press / Iron Head / Protect / Psychic Fangs7.3%
MetagrossiteClear BodyBody Press / Protect / Psych Up / Psychic Fangs6.8%

Best Metagross (Mega) teammates

TeammateOn its teamsAdj. win rate
Sneasler47.3%47.2%
Rillaboom39.3%47.8%
Milotic35.7%48.6%
Indeedee ♀29.6%46.2%
Incineroar24.8%47.2%
Hisuian Arcanine23.9%48.5%
Salamence (Mega)21.1%45.3%
Indeedee21.1%50.1%
Volcarona19.3%49.9%
Garchomp (Mega Z)18.9%49.4%

Is Metagross (Mega) rising or falling?

Over the last 14 days Metagross (Mega) is on 4.3% of teams, against 5.2% in the 14 days before: down 0.9 points.

What does Metagross (Mega) beat and lose to?

Results of teams with Metagross (Mega) by what the opponent brings, over 3,160 tournament games. Its average is a 47.8% win rate.

Best matchups

Opponent hasGamesAdj. win rate
Sceptile (Mega)2263.1%
Meganium (Mega)2663.0%
Pincurchin1762.2%
Lycanroc Dusk1961.5%
Hydreigon4761.2%

Worst matchups

Opponent hasGamesAdj. win rate
Archaludon49240.4%
Kommo-o9740.6%
Klefki1240.6%
Aerodactyl (Mega)5341.1%
Glimmora (Mega)7741.2%

Recent Top 8 teams with Metagross (Mega)

DateTournamentPlacePlayerTeam
Oct 10, 2026[Shiny Raichu to 1st] The Grim Challenge #11 M-C4 of 55NevadaBasculegion, Garchomp (Mega Z), Gholdengo, Incineroar, Rillaboom
Oct 9, 2026CHAMPIONS REG. M-C |👑CROWN FIGHT Bo3 TOUR #89👑4 of 131pikeon202Basculegion, Charizard (Mega Y), Garchomp, Kingambit, Whimsicott
Oct 8, 2026Intimidators Champions Challenge #49 REG M-C7 of 45NMR | SenhoritaloIndeedee ♀, Kommo-o, Primarina, Rillaboom, Volcarona
Oct 8, 2026Talon's FIGHT CLUB #105 POKEMON CHAMPIONS REG M-C3 of 89ronkAltaria, Dragapult, Hisuian Arcanine, Indeedee ♀, Milotic
Oct 8, 2026Talon's FIGHT CLUB #105 POKEMON CHAMPIONS REG M-C7 of 89SimoeldiabloArchaludon, Charizard (Mega Y), Grimmsnarl, Hydreigon, Pelipper
Oct 8, 2026Tenki's Cart Weekly #121 - Reg M-C6 of 78JhintingGarchomp (Mega Z), Incineroar, Rillaboom, Sneasler, Volcarona

How fast is Metagross (Mega)?

Metagross (Mega) has 110 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 178; neutral, 162. At max it outspeeds 17 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Sneasler (189), Salamence (Mega) (189), Raichu (Mega Y) (200). And just below: Garchomp (169), Volcarona (167), Charizard (Mega Y) (167).

How these stats are calculated

All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.