# Metagross - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Zen Headbutt**: 87.601%
- **Iron Head**: 49.691%
- **Bullet Punch**: 44.675%
- **Earthquake**: 40.074%
- **Meteor Mash**: 38.968%
- **Protect**: 37.008%
- **Explosion**: 33.483%
- **Ice Punch**: 28.032%
- **Rock Slide**: 17.720%
- **Hammer Arm**: 12.467%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 99.997%
- **Light Metal**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 42.238%
- **Lum Berry**: 22.551%
- **Choice Scarf**: 12.057%
- **Safety Goggles**: 6.649%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.952%
- **Weakness Policy**: 3.902%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.369%
- **Normal Gem**: 2.212%
- **Other**: 3.071%

## Common Teammates
- **Scrafty**: 38.360%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 30.968%
- **Suicune**: 30.295%
- **Salamence**: 21.771%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 20.562%
- **Liepard**: 19.864%

## FAQ for Metagross in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Scrafty, Salamence-Mega, Suicune, Salamence. 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 `252/148/4/0/4/100`. This configuration accounts for 19.860% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross?
Metagross is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (99.997%) and the item **Choice Band** (42.238%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Metagross often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Metagross
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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