# Metagross - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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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
- **Protect**: 67.815%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 67.226%
- **Meteor Mash**: 57.324%
- **Bullet Punch**: 55.760%
- **Earthquake**: 54.738%
- **Iron Head**: 33.197%
- **Ice Punch**: 18.178%
- **Rock Slide**: 16.777%
- **Explosion**: 10.077%
- **Other**: 18.908%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 99.955%
- **Light Metal**: 0.045%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 54.017%
- **Choice Band**: 9.545%
- **Weakness Policy**: 8.940%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.809%
- **Life Orb**: 4.571%
- **Occa Berry**: 4.388%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.911%
- **Normal Gem**: 1.818%
- **Shuca Berry**: 1.765%
- **Jaboca Berry**: 1.113%

## Common Teammates
- **Cresselia**: 56.766%
- **Politoed**: 28.033%
- **Ludicolo**: 20.423%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 17.395%
- **Hitmontop**: 17.307%
- **Latios**: 16.958%

## FAQ for Metagross in sinnohclassic-1760

### What are the top moves for Metagross?
The most common moves for Metagross are Protect, Zen Headbutt, 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 Cresselia, Politoed, Ludicolo, Rotom-Heat. 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 15.219% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (99.955%) and the item **Lum Berry** (54.017%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Metagross often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*