# Metagross - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

> Find the best Metagross builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in SV. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Metagross Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **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/sv/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sv](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv)

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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
- **Bullet Punch**: 94.303%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 93.540%
- **Explosion**: 67.351%
- **Iron Head**: 66.071%
- **Protect**: 18.419%
- **Heavy Slam**: 15.774%
- **Meteor Mash**: 9.962%
- **Earthquake**: 7.415%
- **Body Press**: 6.880%
- **Knock Off**: 5.543%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 99.596%
- **Light Metal**: 0.404%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 64.454%
- **Weakness Policy**: 13.017%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.261%
- **Life Orb**: 4.935%
- **Choice Band**: 3.338%
- **Other**: 3.995%

## Common Teammates
- **Sableye**: 39.679%
- **Dondozo**: 33.066%
- **Tatsugiri**: 33.066%
- **Flamigo**: 32.353%
- **Smeargle**: 32.212%
- **Koraidon**: 26.155%

## FAQ for Metagross in sv-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Sableye, Dondozo, Tatsugiri, Flamigo. 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 `36/252/0/0/0/220`. This configuration accounts for 64.433% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (99.596%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (64.454%).

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

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