# Metagross - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 84.963%
- **Protect**: 74.640%
- **Iron Head**: 70.420%
- **Ice Punch**: 61.845%
- **Rock Slide**: 24.951%
- **Meteor Mash**: 21.763%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 18.292%
- **Earthquake**: 13.785%
- **Brick Break**: 7.197%
- **Steel Roller**: 7.090%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 100.000%
- **Light Metal**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 67.413%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.309%
- **Life Orb**: 11.196%
- **Other**: 2.082%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 44.758%
- **Rillaboom**: 35.747%
- **Urshifu**: 32.588%
- **Zapdos**: 30.725%
- **Tornadus**: 20.769%
- **Yveltal**: 17.405%

## FAQ for Metagross in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Kyogre, Rillaboom, Urshifu, Zapdos. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `164/60/132/0/76/76`. This configuration accounts for 13.022% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (100.000%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (67.413%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Metagross often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*