Metagross

Metagross

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/08/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

5.60%
Usage Rate
48.92%
Win Rate
32.87%
Lead Rate
53.70%
Selection Rate
1301
Avg Rating
14270
Total Games
6981
Wins
7289
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 D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 5.6% usage rate and 48.9% win rate. This data represents 127,442 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/25/2026 to 09/08/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Psychic Fangs used in 24.1% of battles. Bullet Punch demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.5% While Psychic Fangs is the most popular choice, Bullet Punch shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Sinistcha, and Incineroar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Basculegion-F, achieving a 55.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Steelix, Lopunny, and Clefable, while caution is advised against Scovillain, Archaludon, and Torkoal. Particularly effective against Steelix with a 58.0% 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
5224 games
47.6% Win
4.1% appear
4466 games
48.8% Win
3.5% appear
3717 games
47.5% Win
2.9% appear
3692 games
47.9% Win
2.9% appear
3610 games
48.6% Win
2.8% appear
3207 games
51.9% Win
2.5% appear
2825 games
49.5% Win
2.2% appear
1968 games
52.4% Win
1.5% appear
1909 games
51.9% Win
1.5% appear
1779 games
50.3% Win
1.4% appear
1760 games
50.5% Win
1.4% appear
1659 games
50.1% Win
1.3% appear
1463 games
52.4% Win
1.1% appear
1347 games
53.0% Win
1.1% appear
1279 games
50.9% Win
1.0% appear
1193 games
52.9% Win
0.9% appear
1150 games
51.2% Win
0.9% appear
1120 games
50.0% Win
0.9% appear
1050 games
49.3% Win
0.8% appear
1036 games
49.5% Win
0.8% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Metagross
4634 games
45.3% Win
3.64% appear
3926 games
47.9% Win
3.08% appear
3685 games
49.6% Win
2.89% appear
3485 games
48.2% Win
2.73% appear
3431 games
45.4% Win
2.69% appear
3369 games
50.3% Win
2.64% appear
3351 games
49.2% Win
2.63% appear
2898 games
48.5% Win
2.27% appear
2438 games
46.4% Win
1.91% appear
2125 games
48.5% Win
1.67% appear
1909 games
47.1% Win
1.50% appear
1781 games
50.4% Win
1.40% appear
1686 games
45.5% Win
1.32% appear
1661 games
52.0% Win
1.30% appear
1616 games
45.9% Win
1.27% appear
1512 games
43.6% Win
1.19% appear
1311 games
51.9% Win
1.03% appear
1177 games
50.8% Win
0.92% appear
1134 games
45.8% Win
0.89% appear
1124 games
47.2% Win
0.88% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Metagross
233 games
55.4% Win
0.18% appear
880 games
54.2% Win
0.69% appear
224 games
53.1% Win
0.18% appear
621 games
53.0% Win
0.49% appear
1347 games
53.0% Win
1.06% appear
1193 games
52.9% Win
0.94% appear
303 games
52.5% Win
0.24% appear
1968 games
52.4% Win
1.54% appear
1463 games
52.4% Win
1.15% appear
557 games
52.2% Win
0.44% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Metagross
143 games
30.1% Win
0.11% appear
146 games
33.6% Win
0.11% appear
204 games
39.2% Win
0.16% appear
142 games
40.9% Win
0.11% appear
146 games
41.1% Win
0.11% appear
253 games
41.5% Win
0.20% appear
143 games
43.4% Win
0.11% appear
215 games
43.7% Win
0.17% appear
195 games
44.1% Win
0.15% appear
417 games
44.6% Win
0.33% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Metagross performs well against
157 games
58.0% Win
0.12% appear
157 games
56.7% Win
0.12% appear
298 games
56.4% Win
0.23% appear
162 games
56.2% Win
0.13% appear
161 games
55.9% Win
0.13% appear
236 games
55.9% Win
0.19% appear
190 games
55.8% Win
0.15% appear
181 games
55.8% Win
0.14% appear
199 games
55.8% Win
0.16% appear
161 games
54.7% Win
0.13% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Metagross
698 games
42.7% Win
0.55% appear
1512 games
43.6% Win
1.19% appear
903 games
45.0% Win
0.71% appear
4634 games
45.3% Win
3.64% appear
3431 games
45.4% Win
2.69% appear
382 games
45.5% Win
0.30% appear
1686 games
45.5% Win
1.32% appear
173 games
45.7% Win
0.14% appear
214 games
45.8% Win
0.17% appear
419 games
45.8% Win
0.33% appear