# Metagross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Metagross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.381% |
| **Record** | 2853-3044 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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
- **Psychic Fangs**: 53.412%
- **Protect**: 44.404%
- **Steel Roller**: 21.110%
- **Iron Head**: 17.865%
- **Body Press**: 14.589%
- **Ice Punch**: 8.280%
- **Bullet Punch**: 7.856%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 7.310%
- **Psych Up**: 6.066%
- **Meteor Mash**: 4.398%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 80.851%
- **Hospitality**: 13.070%
- **Trace**: 5.471%
- **Simple**: 0.304%
- **Insomnia**: 0.152%
- **Intimidate**: 0.152%

## Common Items
- **Metagrossite**: 89.913%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.061%
- **Life Orb**: 1.606%
- **Normal Gem**: 1.326%
- **Leftovers**: 0.698%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.314%
- **Psychic Seed**: 0.244%
- **Grassy Seed**: 0.244%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.209%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.105%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 37.494%
- **Sneasler**: 37.205%
- **Milotic**: 28.184%
- **Indeedee-F**: 27.811%
- **Incineroar**: 27.658%
- **Garchomp**: 21.502%

## Featured Teams with Metagross

### Team 1 by Zoro_Sola
*Record: 6-2*
*Event: limitless-6ab185d9e905c1db687472d0*

**Pokemon**: Sableye, Salamence-Mega, Milotic, Pelipper, Metagross, Swampert-Mega

**Metagross Set**:
- **Ability**: Clear Body
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Psychic Fangs, Bullet Punch, Iron Head, Protect


## FAQ for Metagross in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Sneasler, Milotic, Indeedee-F. 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** (80.851%) and the item **Metagrossite** (89.913%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Metagrossite), Metagross often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Metagross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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