# Metagross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Metagross builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Metagross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 36.765% |
| **Record** | 61-106-3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ground (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Psychic (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 64.706%
- **Bullet Punch**: 55.882%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 50.000%
- **Iron Head**: 47.059%
- **Meteor Mash**: 41.176%
- **Ice Punch**: 23.529%
- **Earthquake**: 17.647%
- **Explosion**: 14.706%
- **Thunder Punch**: 11.765%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 11.765%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 29.412%
- **Metal Coat**: 14.706%
- **Colbur Berry**: 8.824%
- **Meganiumite**: 8.824%
- **Expert Belt**: 8.824%
- **Leftovers**: 5.882%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.882%
- **Shell Bell**: 5.882%
- **Soft Sand**: 2.941%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.941%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 32.353%
- **Garchomp**: 23.529%
- **Sneasler**: 23.529%
- **Delphox-Mega**: 20.588%
- **Staraptor-Mega**: 17.647%
- **Basculegion**: 17.647%

## FAQ for Metagross in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Metagross?
The most common moves for Metagross are Protect, Bullet Punch, Psychic Fangs, Iron Head. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Garchomp, Sneasler, Delphox-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Metagross weak to and resistant against?
Metagross is weak to Fire (2x), Ground (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Psychic (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Metagross?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Metagross?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (29.412%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Metagross often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Metagross?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Metagross on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Metagross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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