Metagross

Metagross

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 03/01/2026 01:09 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.27%
Usage Rate
47.63%
Win Rate
38.08%
Lead Rate
60.49%
Selection Rate
1273
Avg Rating
2169
Total Games
1033
Wins
1136
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 1.3% usage rate and 47.6% win rate. This data represents 85,557 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/15/2026 to 03/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 20.0% of battles. Rock Slide demonstrates the highest win rate at 62.0% While Bullet Punch is the most popular choice, Rock Slide shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Flutter Mane, Tornadus, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gouging Fire, achieving a 53.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Thundurus, Archaludon, and Pelipper, while caution is advised against Dondozo, Tatsugiri, and Urshifu-*. Particularly effective against Thundurus with a 56.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Metagross currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Metagross
611 games
46.8% Win
0.7% appear
608 games
52.5% Win
0.7% appear
542 games
48.9% Win
0.6% appear
507 games
49.7% Win
0.6% appear
387 games
49.6% Win
0.5% appear
349 games
52.7% Win
0.4% appear
278 games
48.6% Win
0.3% appear
278 games
47.5% Win
0.3% appear
257 games
51.4% Win
0.3% appear
255 games
45.5% Win
0.3% appear
224 games
51.3% Win
0.3% appear
200 games
53.5% Win
0.2% appear
196 games
48.5% Win
0.2% appear
190 games
47.9% Win
0.2% appear
173 games
44.5% Win
0.2% appear
154 games
48.7% Win
0.2% appear
152 games
46.0% Win
0.2% appear
151 games
51.0% Win
0.2% appear
144 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
135 games
53.3% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Metagross
851 games
44.4% Win
0.99% appear
814 games
47.8% Win
0.95% appear
559 games
44.5% Win
0.65% appear
526 games
46.4% Win
0.61% appear
478 games
47.5% Win
0.56% appear
471 games
52.2% Win
0.55% appear
407 games
49.6% Win
0.48% appear
376 games
39.6% Win
0.44% appear
370 games
48.6% Win
0.43% appear
352 games
44.9% Win
0.41% appear
329 games
43.5% Win
0.38% appear
309 games
41.8% Win
0.36% appear
276 games
44.2% Win
0.32% appear
248 games
49.2% Win
0.29% appear
218 games
41.7% Win
0.25% appear
210 games
46.7% Win
0.25% appear
203 games
49.8% Win
0.24% appear
185 games
43.2% Win
0.22% appear
161 games
48.5% Win
0.19% appear
160 games
48.1% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Metagross
200 games
53.5% Win
0.23% appear
135 games
53.3% Win
0.16% appear
349 games
52.7% Win
0.41% appear
608 games
52.5% Win
0.71% appear
115 games
52.2% Win
0.13% appear
257 games
51.4% Win
0.30% appear
224 games
51.3% Win
0.26% appear
133 games
51.1% Win
0.16% appear
151 games
51.0% Win
0.18% appear
144 games
50.0% Win
0.17% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Metagross
106 games
38.7% Win
0.12% appear
110 games
42.7% Win
0.13% appear
135 games
44.4% Win
0.16% appear
173 games
44.5% Win
0.20% appear
255 games
45.5% Win
0.30% appear
110 games
45.5% Win
0.13% appear
152 games
46.0% Win
0.18% appear
87 games
46.0% Win
0.10% appear
133 games
46.6% Win
0.16% appear
120 games
46.7% Win
0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Metagross performs well against
83 games
56.6% Win
0.10% appear
152 games
55.9% Win
0.18% appear
146 games
54.8% Win
0.17% appear
89 games
53.9% Win
0.10% appear
471 games
52.2% Win
0.55% appear
94 games
52.1% Win
0.11% appear
104 games
51.9% Win
0.12% appear
85 games
51.8% Win
0.10% appear
98 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
203 games
49.8% Win
0.24% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Metagross
117 games
35.9% Win
0.14% appear
88 games
38.6% Win
0.10% appear
376 games
39.6% Win
0.44% appear
218 games
41.7% Win
0.25% appear
309 games
41.8% Win
0.36% appear
133 games
42.9% Win
0.16% appear
185 games
43.2% Win
0.22% appear
88 games
43.2% Win
0.10% appear
329 games
43.5% Win
0.38% appear
276 games
44.2% Win
0.32% appear