Metagross

Metagross

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 01/15/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.55%
Usage Rate
48.96%
Win Rate
35.40%
Lead Rate
62.03%
Selection Rate
1320
Avg Rating
2028
Total Games
993
Wins
1035
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Metagross Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Metagross currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.6% usage rate and 49.0% win rate. This data represents 65,255 games analyzed over 14 days from 01/01/2026 to 01/13/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Bullet Punch used in 23.7% of battles. Heavy Slam demonstrates the highest win rate at 57.3% While Bullet Punch is the most popular choice, Heavy Slam shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Tornadus, Landorus, and Ogerpon-Wellspring in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Farigiraf, achieving a 57.8% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Grimmsnarl, Iron Bundle, and Heatran, while caution is advised against Glimmora, Roaring Moon, and Urshifu-*. Particularly effective against Grimmsnarl with a 61.8% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Metagross maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Metagross
739 games
57.1% Win
1.1% appear
638 games
56.3% Win
1.0% appear
636 games
56.6% Win
1.0% appear
528 games
57.8% Win
0.8% appear
520 games
45.4% Win
0.8% appear
456 games
51.5% Win
0.7% appear
414 games
57.5% Win
0.6% appear
312 games
47.4% Win
0.5% appear
300 games
43.3% Win
0.5% appear
280 games
44.3% Win
0.4% appear
244 games
47.5% Win
0.4% appear
231 games
49.4% Win
0.3% appear
214 games
46.7% Win
0.3% appear
192 games
51.6% Win
0.3% appear
187 games
50.8% Win
0.3% appear
164 games
50.6% Win
0.2% appear
131 games
48.1% Win
0.2% appear
117 games
47.0% Win
0.2% appear
95 games
48.4% Win
0.1% appear
91 games
42.9% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Metagross
819 games
49.1% Win
1.26% appear
759 games
47.6% Win
1.16% appear
589 games
50.8% Win
0.90% appear
512 games
46.1% Win
0.78% appear
469 games
48.0% Win
0.72% appear
429 games
49.6% Win
0.66% appear
364 games
46.1% Win
0.56% appear
364 games
46.1% Win
0.56% appear
347 games
50.4% Win
0.53% appear
344 games
40.1% Win
0.53% appear
336 games
45.5% Win
0.51% appear
272 games
46.3% Win
0.42% appear
265 games
50.6% Win
0.41% appear
225 games
46.2% Win
0.34% appear
224 games
50.0% Win
0.34% appear
214 games
50.0% Win
0.33% appear
210 games
48.1% Win
0.32% appear
183 games
43.7% Win
0.28% appear
178 games
54.5% Win
0.27% appear
174 games
44.2% Win
0.27% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Metagross
528 games
57.8% Win
0.81% appear
414 games
57.5% Win
0.63% appear
739 games
57.1% Win
1.13% appear
636 games
56.6% Win
0.97% appear
638 games
56.3% Win
0.98% appear
72 games
52.8% Win
0.11% appear
192 games
51.6% Win
0.29% appear
456 games
51.5% Win
0.70% appear
187 games
50.8% Win
0.29% appear
164 games
50.6% Win
0.25% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Metagross
84 games
39.3% Win
0.13% appear
66 games
40.9% Win
0.10% appear
68 games
42.6% Win
0.10% appear
91 games
42.9% Win
0.14% appear
300 games
43.3% Win
0.46% appear
62 games
43.5% Win
0.10% appear
73 games
43.8% Win
0.11% appear
280 games
44.3% Win
0.43% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.12% appear
62 games
45.2% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Metagross performs well against
68 games
61.8% Win
0.10% appear
62 games
56.5% Win
0.10% appear
68 games
55.9% Win
0.10% appear
74 games
55.4% Win
0.11% appear
66 games
54.5% Win
0.10% appear
178 games
54.5% Win
0.27% appear
125 games
54.4% Win
0.19% appear
98 games
53.1% Win
0.15% appear
121 games
52.9% Win
0.19% appear
152 games
52.6% Win
0.23% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Metagross
86 games
39.5% Win
0.13% appear
70 games
40.0% Win
0.11% appear
344 games
40.1% Win
0.53% appear
65 games
41.5% Win
0.10% appear
62 games
41.9% Win
0.10% appear
183 games
43.7% Win
0.28% appear
64 games
43.8% Win
0.10% appear
174 games
44.2% Win
0.27% appear
336 games
45.5% Win
0.51% appear
364 games
46.1% Win
0.56% appear