# Metagross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Metagross builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Metagross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Metagross.

## 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**: 88.381%
- **Bullet Punch**: 77.162%
- **Heavy Slam**: 53.971%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 41.743%
- **Meteor Mash**: 34.129%
- **Protect**: 17.354%
- **Earthquake**: 13.959%
- **Ice Punch**: 11.913%
- **Body Press**: 9.917%
- **Knock Off**: 9.333%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 99.982%
- **Light Metal**: 0.018%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 42.879%
- **Covert Cloak**: 26.707%
- **Metal Coat**: 7.867%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.944%
- **Weakness Policy**: 5.545%
- **Normal Gem**: 3.116%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.580%
- **Other**: 4.361%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus**: 35.859%
- **Chien-Pao**: 30.883%
- **Sneasler**: 20.490%
- **Volcarona**: 19.868%
- **Farigiraf**: 19.197%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 19.155%

## FAQ for Metagross in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Metagross?
The most common moves for Metagross are Psychic Fangs, Bullet Punch, Heavy Slam, Stomping Tantrum. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Landorus, Chien-Pao, Sneasler, Volcarona. 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?
The top build for Metagross features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.995% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (99.982%) and the item **Assault Vest** (42.879%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Metagross often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 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/gen9doublesou/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Metagross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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