# Metagross-Mega - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross-Mega in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Metagross-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Metagross-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 91.971%
- **Iron Head**: 88.095%
- **Bullet Punch**: 60.420%
- **Thunder Punch**: 46.943%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 37.305%
- **Substitute**: 31.946%
- **Ice Punch**: 15.607%
- **Meteor Mash**: 8.488%
- **Other**: 19.224%

## Common Abilities
- **Tough Claws**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Metagrossite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 72.881%
- **Seismitoad**: 49.348%
- **Jellicent**: 49.336%
- **Latias**: 44.716%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 41.439%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 26.970%

## FAQ for Metagross-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Metagross-Mega?
The most common moves for Metagross-Mega are Protect, Iron Head, Bullet Punch, Thunder Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Metagross-Mega?
Metagross-Mega is frequently paired with Rayquaza-Mega, Seismitoad, Jellicent, Latias. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Metagross-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Metagross-Mega?
The top build for Metagross-Mega features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `236/92/0/0/0/180`. This configuration accounts for 49.284% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Metagross-Mega?
Metagross-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Tough Claws** (100.000%) and the item **Metagrossite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Metagrossite), Metagross-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Metagross-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 145 |
| Defense | 150 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **700** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Metagross-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Metagross-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Metagross-Mega
- [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).*