# Metagross - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 88.713%
- **Ice Punch**: 65.257%
- **Meteor Mash**: 56.245%
- **Bullet Punch**: 39.712%
- **Stealth Rock**: 37.520%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 33.595%
- **Protect**: 15.493%
- **Iron Head**: 13.478%
- **Thunder Punch**: 12.316%
- **Agility**: 9.817%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 98.776%
- **Light Metal**: 1.224%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 32.615%
- **Leftovers**: 16.522%
- **Weakness Policy**: 12.776%
- **Aguav Berry**: 12.594%
- **Choice Band**: 8.389%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.002%
- **Life Orb**: 3.088%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.984%
- **Shuca Berry**: 1.325%
- **Steelium Z**: 1.120%

## Common Teammates
- **Umbreon**: 20.271%
- **Gyarados**: 17.842%
- **Hydreigon**: 15.257%
- **Latios**: 14.747%
- **Jolteon**: 14.465%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 13.325%

## FAQ for Metagross in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Metagross?
The most common moves for Metagross are Earthquake, Ice Punch, Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Umbreon, Gyarados, Hydreigon, Latios. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 15.265% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (98.776%) and the item **Assault Vest** (32.615%).

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*