This is a reference post for utilizing Metagross in Pokemon Sword and Shield contests. You’ll find information here on the best nature for metagross, EV spread, moveset, and held item combos, as well as the Pokemon’s strengths and weaknesses.
Metagross
The body of the enormous, robotic Pokémon known as Metagross is in the form of a disc and turquoise, and it has four legs. This Pokémon looks to have a robotic arachnid-like appearance because of its overall build. A huge mouth and a massive body are used to capture and then eat its prey. This creature has a huge, metallic cross in the middle of its face.
Metagross’s metallic armor has a crimson eye peeking out on each side of the cross. Ball and socket joints are connecting each of its four legs to the body as a whole. The lower legs are much thicker than the upper ones, despite their thinness on top. It bears three small claws at the end of each leg and a flat, blunt projection above the knee. Metagross can fold its legs inside, which enables it to soar through the air.
As Mega Metagross, its legs transform into arms and it hovers in mid-air. Four legs are added to the rear of its skull as a result of this. If you look closely at its face, you may see a goatee-like effect created by two little holes and a spike below the cross.
Metagross is the product of the union of two Metangs. That makes the total number of brain nodes in Metagross’ network of neurons a whopping four. This Pokémon is more clever than a supercomputer because of its extensive network of connections and the sheer number of brains it has. During combat, it employs its intellect to study its adversaries.
To hold prey in place, Metagross relies on the power of its four claws and its whole body. A big mouth and teeth enable Metagross to dismember its prey. Rugged terrain is a good place to look for this Pokemon. As their magnetic abilities become greater in frigid conditions, Metagross can also be seen residing in snowy mountains.
A Metagross, a Metang, and two Beldum are linked together to make Mega Metagross. As a result of its several brains, it can keep a cool head and accurately evaluate the tide of a fight to beat its adversary. Psychic powers inside Mega Metagross’ body are also used to unleash tremendous strikes. Hard as steel, its claws are capable of scuffing up even the largest bits of rock.
To get the upper hand in a fight, Mega Metagross will take all means necessary, no matter how horrifyingly brutal, to achieve its goal of triumph. Metagross will try to burrow its claws into its opponent and be ready to erupt if victory is judged unachievable.
Best nature for Metagross
Having a Metagross nature enables you to choose which stats increase the fastest. Metagross-friendly stats have a higher growth rate of 1.1 times, thus it’s best if you choose one of them.
Nature also teaches us which statistics increase slowly in addition to those that expand swiftly in nature. Slowly increasing Special Attack and Slowly increasing Attack stats are suitable for Pokemon who depend mostly on physical attacks. When choosing a Pokemon nature, it is important to choose one that emphasizes the Pokemon’s abilities while also making its unneeded attribute a “dump stat.”
The best nature for metagross is Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk) and Jolly (+Spd, -Sp.Atk).
Singles Movesets for Metagross
- Weakness Policy Sweeper Moveset & Best Build
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk)
EV Spread: HP 252 / Atk 252 / Spd 4
Final Stat Values: HP 156 / Atk 205 / Def 150 / Sp.Def 110 / Spd 91
Ability: Clear Body
Held Item: Weakness Policy
Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Hammer Arm
- Zen Headbutt
A formidable physical sweeper, Metagross is undoubtedly the finest solution against Fairy-types because of its potent STAB moves and an enormous attack stat. Weakness Policy Sweeper and Dynamax lead because of their inherent mass.
About Metagross’ Moves
Metagross’ STAB move, Meteor Mash, has a 20% chance of boosting its attack stat by one level. There is a 20% possibility of causing a reaction with its secondary STAB move, Zen Headbutt.
Earthquake, which can inflict damage on both Steel-types and Fire-types, is its primary means of defense. Its last move is Hammer Arm, which allows it to target Steel- and Dark-type opponents with ease. While in Dynamax mode, Max Knuckle Metagross does not slow down in speed.
About Metagross’ EV Spread
All of our HP and Attack EVs are dedicated to our basic, hefty attacking set, while the remaining 4 EVs are devoted to our Speed stat.
About Metagross’ Ability
When it comes to this build, we’re relying on Clear Body to protect Metagross from the bad effects of Intimidate.
About Metagross’ Held Item
Due to its first move being locked, we’ve decided to provide Metagross Choice Band for this build.
2. Lum Berry Sweeper Moveset & Best Build
Nature: Jolly (+Spd, -Atk)
EV Spread: Atk 252 /HP 4 / Spd 252
Final Stat Values: HP 156 / Atk 187 / Def 150 / Sp.Def 110 / Spd 134
Ability: Clear Body
Held Item: Lum Berry
Assault: Vest
Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
A formidable physical sweeper, Metagross is undoubtedly the finest solution against Fairy-types because of its potent STAB moves and an enormous attack stat. Weakness Policy Sweeper and Dynamax lead thanks to their native size.
About Metagross’ Moves
Metagross’ STAB move, Meteor Mash, has a 20% chance of boosting its attack stat by one level. There is a 20% possibility of causing a reaction with its secondary STAB move, Zen Headbutt.
Earthquake, which can inflict damage on both Steel-types and Fire-types, is its primary means of defense. With Bullet Punch as its last move, the creature can take out quicker and weaker sweepers.
About Metagross’ EV Spread
An all-attacking set with four EVs placed in HP, two in Attack, and two in Speed is what we’re employing.
About Metagross’ Ability
When it comes to this build, we’re relying on Clear Body to protect Metagross from the bad effects of Intimidate.
About Metagross’ Held Item
Using Lum Berry, we’ll be able to defend Metagross’s sweep against status effects like Will-O-Wisp
Metagross’ Special Defense is boosted by 50% with the Assault Vest, although it can only be used to attack.
