# Metagross - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Metagross in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Metagross)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Metagross
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Meteor Mash**: 98.036%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 83.925%
- **Protect**: 73.042%
- **Bullet Punch**: 67.405%
- **Hammer Arm**: 32.194%
- **Earthquake**: 26.820%
- **Other**: 18.579%

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

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 53.808%
- **Choice Band**: 13.352%
- **Assault Vest**: 10.123%
- **Groundium Z**: 8.045%
- **Psychium Z**: 4.037%
- **Fightinium Z**: 1.890%
- **Life Orb**: 1.729%
- **Steelium Z**: 1.471%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.428%
- **Other**: 4.116%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 37.193%
- **Snorlax**: 30.103%
- **Salamence**: 23.059%
- **Milotic**: 22.646%
- **Gyarados**: 11.260%
- **Goodra**: 11.191%

## FAQ for Metagross in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Metagross?
Metagross is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Snorlax, Salamence, Milotic. 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 `164/116/4/0/108/116`. This configuration accounts for 10.185% 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** (53.808%).

### What is the most common role for Metagross?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Metagross often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Metagross) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*