As a Steel/Psychic type, Mega Metagross has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Steel/Psychic typing.

Base stats

HP: 80
Attack: 145
Defense: 150
Sp. Atk: 105
Sp. Def: 110
Speed: 110
Total: 700

Mega Metagross has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (150). With Attack (145) well above Sp. Atk (105), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 150 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Metagross's only ability is Tough Claws.

How to beat Mega Metagross

Mega Metagross takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Steel and Psychic moves.