Metagross @ Air Balloon
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 248 HP / 48 Atk / 116 Def / 96 Spe
Impish Nature
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Bullet Punch
According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way Metagross should be able to fly. And yet in 1v1, it often does with a single balloon. With the temporary Ground immunity from Air Balloon, Metagross can lure in and KO would-be checks like Ursaluna and Garchomp with Iron Defense and Body Press. This IronPress combination also defeats many slow, bulky Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra, Iron Hands, and most other Metagross sets. To round out the set, Metagross typically carries two Steel-type STAB moves to defeat most relevant Fairy-types, including Encore + Disable Iron Valiant and Alolan Ninetales. Heavy Slam gives Metagross good chances against some Primarina sets and Bullet Punch can pick off weakened foes such as Meowscarada once it has been chunked down by Body Press. With the sample EV spread, Metagross survives a Knock Off from Choice Band Meowscarada and a Focus Blast from Choice Specs Iron Valiant while also outspeeding base 50 Speed Pokemon like Ursaluna and Iron Hands. Try pairing this set with the likes of Primarina, Raging Bolt, Volcanion, and Roaring Moon. They will appreciate Metagross's strong matchup against opposing Fairy-types and its ability to lure in common Ground-types.
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 248 HP / 48 Atk / 116 Def / 96 Spe
Impish Nature
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Heavy Slam
- Bullet Punch
According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way Metagross should be able to fly. And yet in 1v1, it often does with a single balloon. With the temporary Ground immunity from Air Balloon, Metagross can lure in and KO would-be checks like Ursaluna and Garchomp with Iron Defense and Body Press. This IronPress combination also defeats many slow, bulky Pokemon like Hisuian Goodra, Iron Hands, and most other Metagross sets. To round out the set, Metagross typically carries two Steel-type STAB moves to defeat most relevant Fairy-types, including Encore + Disable Iron Valiant and Alolan Ninetales. Heavy Slam gives Metagross good chances against some Primarina sets and Bullet Punch can pick off weakened foes such as Meowscarada once it has been chunked down by Body Press. With the sample EV spread, Metagross survives a Knock Off from Choice Band Meowscarada and a Focus Blast from Choice Specs Iron Valiant while also outspeeding base 50 Speed Pokemon like Ursaluna and Iron Hands. Try pairing this set with the likes of Primarina, Raging Bolt, Volcanion, and Roaring Moon. They will appreciate Metagross's strong matchup against opposing Fairy-types and its ability to lure in common Ground-types.
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