Keep
Keep to evolve
Metang will not win battles on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- BGreat League#142 of 1146 · score 84.9
It is ranked #142 in Great League on PvPoke with Fury Cutter / Psyshock / Gyro Ball.
- –Ultra Leagueshadow#692 of 844 · score 64.1
Ranked #692 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
Worth evolving into
MetagrossS Master LeagueS Steel raid attacker (shadow)A Steel raid attackerA Max Battle tank (dynamax)
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- → Metagross: 100 candy
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | B | #142 / 1146 | 84.9 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball Metang has good stats and pacing, but has struggled to find competitive success. It struggles significantly against rival Steel types, and its Psychic typing makes it vulnerable to prevalent Ghosts. | L36 · 4/14/14 |
| Great LeagueShadow | B | #144 / 1146 | 84.8 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball Metang has good stats and pacing, but has struggled to find competitive success. It struggles significantly against rival Steel types, and its Psychic typing makes it vulnerable to prevalent Ghosts. | L36 · 4/14/14 |
| Ultra League | – | #697 / 844 | 63.9 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #692 / 844 | 64.1 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #542 / 689 | 66.7 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #539 / 689 | 67.1 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Metang can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
Not on the current Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer tier lists.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steelShadow | – | #121 / 180 | 8.8 | 111 | Metal Claw · Gyro Ball |
| steel | – | #126 / 180 | 7.5 | 114 | Metal Claw · Gyro Ball |
| psychicShadow | – | #135 / 248 | 9.9 | 124 | Metal Claw · Psychic |
| psychic | – | #156 / 248 | 8.5 | 129 | Metal Claw · Psychic |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
Metal ClawSTAB | steel | 6 | +5 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 5 | +7 | 2 turns |
Fury Cutter | bug | 4 | +8 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PsychicSTAB | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Gyro BallSTAB | steel | 85 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 | |
PsyshockSTAB | psychic | 60 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.82 | 70 | -40 |
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