[OVERVIEW]
* With a massive base Attack stat and access to strong dual STAB moves, priority, and excellent coverage moves, Metagross is a powerful threat in the UU metagame.
* Its unique Steel / Psychic typing along with solid defensive stats allows it to check a plethora of Psychic-, Fairy-, Normal-, and Flying-types.
* Not all shines for Metagross, as due to its low base Speed stat, it often struggles against more offensive teams that can check it with faster threats such as Cobalion, Gengar, and Hydreigon.
* Metagross also faces significant competition from other Steel-types such as Bisharp, Scizor, Cobalion, and Lucario, which all offer either access to Swords Dance, superior Speed, or a resistance to Dark-type moves.
* Metagross, unfortunately, struggles to combat the many Ground- and Water-type Pokemon such as Hippodown, Swampert, and Suicune that infest the tier. Being forced to depend on the unreliable Explosion or a niche coverage move such as Grass Knot to bypass these Pokemon magnifies Metagross's already apparent four-moveslot syndrome and hampers its ability to take on threats it otherwise would be able to check more easily.
[SET]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Meteor Mash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Pursuit / Bullet Punch / Explosion
item: Shuca Berry / Colbur Berry / Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 HP / 96 Atk / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Stealth Rock is needed on every competitive team, and Metagross is a great user of the move due to its offensive prowess, which enables it to pressure opposing entry hazard removers easily.
* Meteor Mash is an incredibly strong STAB move that allows Metagross to properly check Fairy-types such as Clefable, Primarina, and Togekiss.
* Earthquake hits opposing Steel- and Fire-types such as Bisharp, Cobalion, and Entei super effectively and provides excellent neutral coverage alongside Meteor Mash.
* Pursuit allows Metagross to effectively trap troublesome Pokemon such as Latias, Starmie, and Celebi, clearing the way for a potential teammate like Keldeo to sweep.
* Bullet Punch helps patch up Metagross's subpar Speed stat and does huge damage to faster offensive threats such as Mega Aerodactyl, Togekiss, and Terrakion that would otherwise threaten Metagross more greatly. Opting for Bullet Punch does make Metagross significantly more susceptible to the already troubling bulky Water- and Ground-types, though.
* Explosion is an absolute nuke that can heavily damage the bulky Water- and Ground-types that otherwise check Metagross such as Hippodown and Alomomola at the cost of Metagross sacrificing itself. Explosion can also be used to block a potential Defog or Rapid Spin from a slower foe.
* Thunder Punch is an option that nails bulky Water-types such as Suicune, Alomomola, and Mantine for super effective damage but provides little utility outside of these targets.
Set Details
========
* 176 Speed EVs allows Metagross to outpace fully invested Modest Primarina, while 96 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature hit a jump point. The remaining 236 available EVs are poured into HP so Metagross can be as bulky as possible while still being able to dish out solid damage.
* An alternate EV spread of maximum Attack and Speed with a Jolly nature can be used in order to at worst Speed tie opposing Metagross, Volcanion, and Bisharp and is mostly to be used in conjunction with a Life Orb and Explosion.
* Shuca Berry is the item of choice, allowing Metagross to more reliably check Mega Aerodactyl, as well as survive even boosted Earthquakes from the likes of Gliscor and Zygarde-10%.
* Colbur Berry can also be used to aid Metagross in combatting popular Dark-types such as Bisharp, Hydreigon, and Krookodile, as with it, Metagross can survive incredibly powerful attacks such as Choice Specs Dark Pulse from Hydreigon, Choice Band Knock Off from Krookodile, and +2 Sucker Punch from Bisharp and retaliate back with one of its own.
* Life Orb is an alternative choice, as it gives a significant boost to all of Metagross's attacks and aids Metagross in breaking through the aforementioned physically defensive tanks it struggles against. Life Orb does, however, cut into its bulk significantly and can make it more challenging to consistently check special attackers like Latias.
* Clear Body is useful for blocking Intimidate from Krookodile, negating the Speed drop from Sticky Web, and preventing Special Defense drops from moves such as Psychic and Shadow Ball.
Usage Tips
========
* Metagross is an incredibly powerful Pokemon and as such, forces many switches. When predicting a foe to switch into a physical tank such as Hippodown or Slowbro, it is often optimal to use Stealth Rock.
* Switch Metagross into Psychic-types such as Latias and Celebi, and weaken them with Pursuit.
* It is important to note that Metagross can be worn down rather quickly due to a lack of any form of recovery, but it needs to be at decently high HP in order to properly check the Pokemon it's supposed to. As such, do not recklessly switch Metagross into attacks, and it is often optimal to play Metagross rather safely in battles where it is obvious it will need to use Pursuit.
* Although Metagross's typing and great defensive stats allow it to check Normal-, Flying-, and Fairy-types well, it must beware of switching into coverage moves such as Earthquake from Mega Aerodactyl, Crunch from Stoutland, and Flamethrower from Clefable.
* Use Bullet Punch to pick off faster offensive threats such as Mega Aerodactyl, Terrakion, and Gengar and get some last minute chip damage on other foes.
* Depending on the opponent's team, Explosion will usually serve different purposes from battle to battle, but generally use it to either weaken a bulky Ground- or Water-type, prevent a foe from using Defog or Rapid Spin, or provide a free switch in for a teammate ready to sweep in the later stages of a battle.
Team Options
========
* Metagross is a fairly reliable Stealth Rock setter due to its offensive prowess and access to Explosion, so partners that take advantage of entry hazards to pressure the opposing team such as Bisharp, Keldeo, and Gengar are excellent teammates.
* Pokemon such as Conkeldurr, Gliscor, and Keldeo all make for solid partners alongside Metagross, as they greatly appreciate its prowess in trapping troublesome Pokemon like Latias, Starmie, and Celebi.
* Grass-type Pokemon such as Celebi, Decidueye, and Rotom-C, which can combat the ever popular Ground- and Water-types that give Metagross trouble, are excellent partners as well.
* Users of Volt Switch and U-turn such as Raikou and Hydreigon pair well alongside Metagross, as they provide free switches for it and take advantage of the Stealth Rock Metagross sets up.
* Metagross is an excellent check to popular Fairy-types such as Clefable and Togekiss, so Dark- and Fighting-types that appreciate them gone such as Hydreigon, Mienshao, and Infernape make for solid teammates. These Pokemon do an excellent job at checking the opposing Dark-types that give Metagross trouble as well.
* Hydreigon, in particular, works excellently alongside Metagross, as it can easily handle the Dark-, Water-, Ground-, and Fire-types that plague Metagross, while Metagross checks the Fairy-types that cause problems for Hydreigon.
* Furthermore, Pokemon such as Mega-Aerodactyl and Entei, which also struggle to break through bulky Ground- and Water-types, work well with Metagross, as it can severely damage these foes with Explosion, clearing the way for a teammate to wreak havoc.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Meteor Mash
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Trick / Pursuit / Bullet Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Meteor Mash is Metagross's strongest STAB move and hits incredibly hard in conjunction with the Choice Band.
* Zen Headbutt provides solid neutral coverage alongside Meteor Mash and is a reliable secondary STAB move that nails Fighting-types such as Keldeo, Infernape, and Chesnaught for super effective damage.
* Earthquake is necessary for hitting opposing Steel- and Fire-types such as Bisharp, Cobalion, and Entei for super effective damage.
* Trick effectively cripples bulky Water-types such as Suicune, Slowbro, and Alomomola for the rest of the battle.
* Pursuit is also an option for this moveslot, being capable of effectively trapping and removing threatening Pokemon such as Latias and offensive variants of Mew. However, locking Metagross into Pursuit is often suboptimal.
* When factoring in the boost from the Choice Band, Bullet Punch becomes a very strong priority move for picking off faster offensive threats such as Togekiss and Terrakion. That said, being Choice locked into Bullet Punch is not ideal outside of revenge killing and often leaves Metagross susceptible as setup bait for Pokemon such as Scizor and Bisharp.
* Lastly, Explosion is an alternative option, which serves as an absolute nuke, but is less reliable than Trick and results in Metagross fainting as well.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Attack and Speed investment with an Adamant nature allows Metagross to hit as hard and fast as possible.
* A Jolly nature can also be used in order to outspeed Timid Primarina and at least Speed tie opposing Bisharp.
* Choice Band is the selected item, as it maximizes Metagross's power and wallbreaking potential.
* Clear Body is useful for blocking Intimidate from Krookodile, negating the Speed drop from Sticky Webs, and preventing Special Defense drops from moves such as Psychic and Shadow Ball.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Band Metagross plays differently from its other sets, requiring more prediction, as it is Choice locked into one move unless it gives away its Choice Band with Trick.
* Beware of mindlessly using Earthquake, as there is a myriad of Pokemon that are immune to Ground and will put the Metagross user in a vulnerable position.
* Use Trick only when Metagross's Choice Band is no longer needed, typically targeting a bulky Water-type that gives Metagross trouble such as Slowbro or Suicune.
* Choice Band Metagross should be used as a wallbreaker to rip apart and disrupt bulky cores for teammates to later clean through the opponent's weakened team.
Team Options
========
* Metagross is a terrific early- or mid-game wallbreaker, and as such, late-game cleaners such as Choice Scarf Keldeo, Mega Aerodactyl, and Mega Sharpedo make for great teammates.
* Choice Band Metagross is usually able to break through or cripple bulky Water- and Ground-types with Trick or repeated powerful STAB attacks, so Pokemon such as Bisharp, Mienshao, and Entei that appreciate them being removed are excellent partners alongside Metagross.
* The likes of Keldeo, Lucario, and Infernape all appreciate Metagross's ability to trap and remove Pokemon such as Latias and Starmie, and as such, make for excellent partners.
* Stealth Rock and Spikes support from Pokemon such as Forretress, Klefki, and Froslass benefits Metagross greatly, as it helps Metagross in breaking down bulkier Pokemon quickly.
* Magneton, Hydreigon, and other users of Volt Switch and U-turn are great to partner with Metagross, as they generate momentum and give Metagross free switch ins to break through the opposing team.
* Magneton, despite sharing many weaknesses with Metagross, is a particularly potent partner, as it can trap Steel-types such as Cobalion, Scizor, and Empoleon, which give Metagross problems.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* An Assault Vest set utilizing Pursuit is sound in theory, as due to its typing and increased Special Defense, Metagross more easily switches into and traps Psychic-types such as Latias, Celebi, and offensive Mew, as well as switches into Fairy-types without getting worn down quickly. However, using Assault Vest makes Metagross far weaker than Choice Band sets and struggle to combat Ground- and Dark-types more so than Shuca and Colbur Berry variants do.
* A mixed attacking set utilizing Hidden Power Fire and Grass Knot allows Metagross to lure in and KO or severely weaken Steel-, Water-, and Ground-types such as Scizor, Swampert, and Hippodown, which otherwise check Metagross with ease.
* A set consisting of Agility / Meteor Mash / Thunder Punch / Ice punch holding a Steelium Z can serve as a solid late-game cleaner against more offensively inclined teams; however, it is slightly less reliable than other variants of Metagross.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Bulky Water-types**: Bulky Water-types such as Slowbro, Swampert, and Suicune resist Metagross's Steel-type STAB moves and take little damage from Zen Headbutt. In addition, they can burn Metagross with Scald or even use it as setup fodder. However, these Pokemon must beware of Trick, Explosion, and the rare Grass Knot.
**Bulky Ground-types**: Bulky Ground-types such as Hippodown and Gastrodon threaten Metagross with super effective Ground-type STAB moves and take little damage from its attacks due to their impressive defensive stats. These Pokemon have to watch out for Grass Knot, though.
**Dark-types**: Dark-types such as Bisharp, Hydreigon, and Mega Absol are all incredibly threatening to Metagross, as they are immune to its Zen Headbutt and can do huge damage to it with a super effective Dark-type attack. Some Dark-types such as Bisharp, Krookodile, and Mega Absol are also capable of trapping Metagross with Pursuit.
**Powerful Offensive Threats**: Powerful offensive Pokemon such as Infernape, Cobalion, and Entei can typically beat Metagross in a one-on-one situation due to their powerful STAB attacks and higher Speed stats, making them problematic.
* With a massive base Attack stat and access to strong dual STAB moves, priority, and excellent coverage moves, Metagross is a powerful threat in the UU metagame.
* Its unique Steel / Psychic typing along with solid defensive stats allows it to check a plethora of Psychic-, Fairy-, Normal-, and Flying-types.
* Not all shines for Metagross, as due to its low base Speed stat, it often struggles against more offensive teams that can check it with faster threats such as Cobalion, Gengar, and Hydreigon.
* Metagross also faces significant competition from other Steel-types such as Bisharp, Scizor, Cobalion, and Lucario, which all offer either access to Swords Dance, superior Speed, or a resistance to Dark-type moves.
* Metagross, unfortunately, struggles to combat the many Ground- and Water-type Pokemon such as Hippodown, Swampert, and Suicune that infest the tier. Being forced to depend on the unreliable Explosion or a niche coverage move such as Grass Knot to bypass these Pokemon magnifies Metagross's already apparent four-moveslot syndrome and hampers its ability to take on threats it otherwise would be able to check more easily.
[SET]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Meteor Mash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Pursuit / Bullet Punch / Explosion
item: Shuca Berry / Colbur Berry / Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 HP / 96 Atk / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Stealth Rock is needed on every competitive team, and Metagross is a great user of the move due to its offensive prowess, which enables it to pressure opposing entry hazard removers easily.
* Meteor Mash is an incredibly strong STAB move that allows Metagross to properly check Fairy-types such as Clefable, Primarina, and Togekiss.
* Earthquake hits opposing Steel- and Fire-types such as Bisharp, Cobalion, and Entei super effectively and provides excellent neutral coverage alongside Meteor Mash.
* Pursuit allows Metagross to effectively trap troublesome Pokemon such as Latias, Starmie, and Celebi, clearing the way for a potential teammate like Keldeo to sweep.
* Bullet Punch helps patch up Metagross's subpar Speed stat and does huge damage to faster offensive threats such as Mega Aerodactyl, Togekiss, and Terrakion that would otherwise threaten Metagross more greatly. Opting for Bullet Punch does make Metagross significantly more susceptible to the already troubling bulky Water- and Ground-types, though.
* Explosion is an absolute nuke that can heavily damage the bulky Water- and Ground-types that otherwise check Metagross such as Hippodown and Alomomola at the cost of Metagross sacrificing itself. Explosion can also be used to block a potential Defog or Rapid Spin from a slower foe.
* Thunder Punch is an option that nails bulky Water-types such as Suicune, Alomomola, and Mantine for super effective damage but provides little utility outside of these targets.
Set Details
========
* 176 Speed EVs allows Metagross to outpace fully invested Modest Primarina, while 96 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature hit a jump point. The remaining 236 available EVs are poured into HP so Metagross can be as bulky as possible while still being able to dish out solid damage.
* An alternate EV spread of maximum Attack and Speed with a Jolly nature can be used in order to at worst Speed tie opposing Metagross, Volcanion, and Bisharp and is mostly to be used in conjunction with a Life Orb and Explosion.
* Shuca Berry is the item of choice, allowing Metagross to more reliably check Mega Aerodactyl, as well as survive even boosted Earthquakes from the likes of Gliscor and Zygarde-10%.
* Colbur Berry can also be used to aid Metagross in combatting popular Dark-types such as Bisharp, Hydreigon, and Krookodile, as with it, Metagross can survive incredibly powerful attacks such as Choice Specs Dark Pulse from Hydreigon, Choice Band Knock Off from Krookodile, and +2 Sucker Punch from Bisharp and retaliate back with one of its own.
* Life Orb is an alternative choice, as it gives a significant boost to all of Metagross's attacks and aids Metagross in breaking through the aforementioned physically defensive tanks it struggles against. Life Orb does, however, cut into its bulk significantly and can make it more challenging to consistently check special attackers like Latias.
* Clear Body is useful for blocking Intimidate from Krookodile, negating the Speed drop from Sticky Web, and preventing Special Defense drops from moves such as Psychic and Shadow Ball.
Usage Tips
========
* Metagross is an incredibly powerful Pokemon and as such, forces many switches. When predicting a foe to switch into a physical tank such as Hippodown or Slowbro, it is often optimal to use Stealth Rock.
* Switch Metagross into Psychic-types such as Latias and Celebi, and weaken them with Pursuit.
* It is important to note that Metagross can be worn down rather quickly due to a lack of any form of recovery, but it needs to be at decently high HP in order to properly check the Pokemon it's supposed to. As such, do not recklessly switch Metagross into attacks, and it is often optimal to play Metagross rather safely in battles where it is obvious it will need to use Pursuit.
* Although Metagross's typing and great defensive stats allow it to check Normal-, Flying-, and Fairy-types well, it must beware of switching into coverage moves such as Earthquake from Mega Aerodactyl, Crunch from Stoutland, and Flamethrower from Clefable.
* Use Bullet Punch to pick off faster offensive threats such as Mega Aerodactyl, Terrakion, and Gengar and get some last minute chip damage on other foes.
* Depending on the opponent's team, Explosion will usually serve different purposes from battle to battle, but generally use it to either weaken a bulky Ground- or Water-type, prevent a foe from using Defog or Rapid Spin, or provide a free switch in for a teammate ready to sweep in the later stages of a battle.
Team Options
========
* Metagross is a fairly reliable Stealth Rock setter due to its offensive prowess and access to Explosion, so partners that take advantage of entry hazards to pressure the opposing team such as Bisharp, Keldeo, and Gengar are excellent teammates.
* Pokemon such as Conkeldurr, Gliscor, and Keldeo all make for solid partners alongside Metagross, as they greatly appreciate its prowess in trapping troublesome Pokemon like Latias, Starmie, and Celebi.
* Grass-type Pokemon such as Celebi, Decidueye, and Rotom-C, which can combat the ever popular Ground- and Water-types that give Metagross trouble, are excellent partners as well.
* Users of Volt Switch and U-turn such as Raikou and Hydreigon pair well alongside Metagross, as they provide free switches for it and take advantage of the Stealth Rock Metagross sets up.
* Metagross is an excellent check to popular Fairy-types such as Clefable and Togekiss, so Dark- and Fighting-types that appreciate them gone such as Hydreigon, Mienshao, and Infernape make for solid teammates. These Pokemon do an excellent job at checking the opposing Dark-types that give Metagross trouble as well.
* Hydreigon, in particular, works excellently alongside Metagross, as it can easily handle the Dark-, Water-, Ground-, and Fire-types that plague Metagross, while Metagross checks the Fairy-types that cause problems for Hydreigon.
* Furthermore, Pokemon such as Mega-Aerodactyl and Entei, which also struggle to break through bulky Ground- and Water-types, work well with Metagross, as it can severely damage these foes with Explosion, clearing the way for a teammate to wreak havoc.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Meteor Mash
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Trick / Pursuit / Bullet Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Meteor Mash is Metagross's strongest STAB move and hits incredibly hard in conjunction with the Choice Band.
* Zen Headbutt provides solid neutral coverage alongside Meteor Mash and is a reliable secondary STAB move that nails Fighting-types such as Keldeo, Infernape, and Chesnaught for super effective damage.
* Earthquake is necessary for hitting opposing Steel- and Fire-types such as Bisharp, Cobalion, and Entei for super effective damage.
* Trick effectively cripples bulky Water-types such as Suicune, Slowbro, and Alomomola for the rest of the battle.
* Pursuit is also an option for this moveslot, being capable of effectively trapping and removing threatening Pokemon such as Latias and offensive variants of Mew. However, locking Metagross into Pursuit is often suboptimal.
* When factoring in the boost from the Choice Band, Bullet Punch becomes a very strong priority move for picking off faster offensive threats such as Togekiss and Terrakion. That said, being Choice locked into Bullet Punch is not ideal outside of revenge killing and often leaves Metagross susceptible as setup bait for Pokemon such as Scizor and Bisharp.
* Lastly, Explosion is an alternative option, which serves as an absolute nuke, but is less reliable than Trick and results in Metagross fainting as well.
Set Details
========
* Maximum Attack and Speed investment with an Adamant nature allows Metagross to hit as hard and fast as possible.
* A Jolly nature can also be used in order to outspeed Timid Primarina and at least Speed tie opposing Bisharp.
* Choice Band is the selected item, as it maximizes Metagross's power and wallbreaking potential.
* Clear Body is useful for blocking Intimidate from Krookodile, negating the Speed drop from Sticky Webs, and preventing Special Defense drops from moves such as Psychic and Shadow Ball.
Usage Tips
========
* Choice Band Metagross plays differently from its other sets, requiring more prediction, as it is Choice locked into one move unless it gives away its Choice Band with Trick.
* Beware of mindlessly using Earthquake, as there is a myriad of Pokemon that are immune to Ground and will put the Metagross user in a vulnerable position.
* Use Trick only when Metagross's Choice Band is no longer needed, typically targeting a bulky Water-type that gives Metagross trouble such as Slowbro or Suicune.
* Choice Band Metagross should be used as a wallbreaker to rip apart and disrupt bulky cores for teammates to later clean through the opponent's weakened team.
Team Options
========
* Metagross is a terrific early- or mid-game wallbreaker, and as such, late-game cleaners such as Choice Scarf Keldeo, Mega Aerodactyl, and Mega Sharpedo make for great teammates.
* Choice Band Metagross is usually able to break through or cripple bulky Water- and Ground-types with Trick or repeated powerful STAB attacks, so Pokemon such as Bisharp, Mienshao, and Entei that appreciate them being removed are excellent partners alongside Metagross.
* The likes of Keldeo, Lucario, and Infernape all appreciate Metagross's ability to trap and remove Pokemon such as Latias and Starmie, and as such, make for excellent partners.
* Stealth Rock and Spikes support from Pokemon such as Forretress, Klefki, and Froslass benefits Metagross greatly, as it helps Metagross in breaking down bulkier Pokemon quickly.
* Magneton, Hydreigon, and other users of Volt Switch and U-turn are great to partner with Metagross, as they generate momentum and give Metagross free switch ins to break through the opposing team.
* Magneton, despite sharing many weaknesses with Metagross, is a particularly potent partner, as it can trap Steel-types such as Cobalion, Scizor, and Empoleon, which give Metagross problems.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* An Assault Vest set utilizing Pursuit is sound in theory, as due to its typing and increased Special Defense, Metagross more easily switches into and traps Psychic-types such as Latias, Celebi, and offensive Mew, as well as switches into Fairy-types without getting worn down quickly. However, using Assault Vest makes Metagross far weaker than Choice Band sets and struggle to combat Ground- and Dark-types more so than Shuca and Colbur Berry variants do.
* A mixed attacking set utilizing Hidden Power Fire and Grass Knot allows Metagross to lure in and KO or severely weaken Steel-, Water-, and Ground-types such as Scizor, Swampert, and Hippodown, which otherwise check Metagross with ease.
* A set consisting of Agility / Meteor Mash / Thunder Punch / Ice punch holding a Steelium Z can serve as a solid late-game cleaner against more offensively inclined teams; however, it is slightly less reliable than other variants of Metagross.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Bulky Water-types**: Bulky Water-types such as Slowbro, Swampert, and Suicune resist Metagross's Steel-type STAB moves and take little damage from Zen Headbutt. In addition, they can burn Metagross with Scald or even use it as setup fodder. However, these Pokemon must beware of Trick, Explosion, and the rare Grass Knot.
**Bulky Ground-types**: Bulky Ground-types such as Hippodown and Gastrodon threaten Metagross with super effective Ground-type STAB moves and take little damage from its attacks due to their impressive defensive stats. These Pokemon have to watch out for Grass Knot, though.
**Dark-types**: Dark-types such as Bisharp, Hydreigon, and Mega Absol are all incredibly threatening to Metagross, as they are immune to its Zen Headbutt and can do huge damage to it with a super effective Dark-type attack. Some Dark-types such as Bisharp, Krookodile, and Mega Absol are also capable of trapping Metagross with Pursuit.
**Powerful Offensive Threats**: Powerful offensive Pokemon such as Infernape, Cobalion, and Entei can typically beat Metagross in a one-on-one situation due to their powerful STAB attacks and higher Speed stats, making them problematic.
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