It folds its four legs when flying. The Pokémon Company. Necrozma-DM 's presence in the tier invalidates any attempt that Mega Metagross makes to perform a specific role. Requesting the first paragraph of the overview be deleted. The user faints upon using this move. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. It may also make the target flinch. Despite sleep-inducing moves such as Spore no longer being allowed in BW, Breloom has remained a top threat! The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. The user polishes its body to reduce drag. The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. Metagross QC=In Colonel M's thread. Today's sample team is for VGC 18 and was built by two-time Worlds competitor MajorBowman. It also damages the user a little. The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. Right after the release of Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, the Smogon tiers were once again updated based on the usage over the last three months; pretty standard and predictable stuff for the most part. The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. As for the move choice in the second slot, Earthquake allows Metagross to have greater coverage, but Meteor Mash is … If not, it won't show up on-site. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. [Overview] Metagross is a Pokemon with four important shortcomings. A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Upon its release in BW, Terrakion immediately became a defining force of the metagame, with a variety of powerful sets that were all good options and could destroy unprepared teams. Let's get this CPU rolling! The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. Make Adamant the primary slash while keeping the spread and suggest a Jolly spread of. An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. The original skeleton stated that positive base 95 Speed Pokemon wielding Choice Scarf outspeed +2 Agility Adamant Metagross, which is not the case (478 Spe vs 475 Spe). It can also be used to cut down thin trees. An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. It becomes stronger each time it hits. The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. The second was fine and just injected a bit of Metagross flavor into it. You must log in or register to reply here. In past years, Metagross was closely associated with Explosion. Those 12 evs in hp dont really do anything. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat. Serebii.net Metagross Pokédex Hub for all Pokémon data for all games, anime, movies and Trading Cards Metagross is a dominating physical attacker in VGC 2012. The user enrages and confuses the target. The slower the user, the greater the damage. In every year of VGC where it has been allowed, Abomasnow has been an excellent Pokemon. If this doesn't get any checks I might throw an amateur check your way later, but I just noticed something whilst scrolling down the page: The latter two can also provide burn support, less, It also equals Meteor Mash's Base Power if it hits neutral or Ice Punch hits for, alright I think that's enough for tonight. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. I like the effort but it's stats and typing are already listed on the page and the pokedex entries are known if they're interested. The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The target is raked with steel claws. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. I also forgot to add that the correct way to spell the HTML emdash is — (with the semi-colon). Help us create a ranking of the coolest and most popular Pocket Monsters. This is a list of signature moves that at only one point, another Pokémon had the ability to acquire: 1. Def stat. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. With a weak movepool, it took some time for this generation's pseudo legendary to shine. When you removed the first paragraph of the overview you removed a lot of useful information. I am nearly done with this. Somebody upload this godspeed!!!! A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. Mega-Metagross has an incredible offensive presence in the current metagame, with high attack and a plethora of viable coverage options and strong STABs. The target is attacked with a powerful beam. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. Boulders are hurled at the target. The chance to raise its Attack, though rare. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. Spacial Rend is a reliable Dragon-type STAB and its ability to easily topple specially defensive Dragon-types like Giratina is what separates Palkia from other powerful Water-type special attackers. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain. It can Calm Mind, but it’s too slow to really take advantage of it and severely lacks coverage moves to compliment the boosts. The current overview fails to emphasize Metagross's selling points and should probably mention that it works best on bulky offense/balance teams. Mega Metagross is a marginally decent Steel-type that cannot find a place on any competitive team in Ubers. It may also raise the user's Attack. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach. Garchomp and Choice Specs Tapu Fini allow for good power options that are also bulky, while Togedamaru supports both of them with Fake Out and Lightning Rod, making it a prolific Tapu Koko and Xurkitree check. Any Dratini received in this way is capable of passing down Extreme Speed since it is also an egg move for Dratini. It lowers the user's Speed, however. The team itself is pretty standard and takes advantage of some of the more common and consistent Pokemon in the ORAS OU metagame, but it still functions quite well and even has some surprise value with Hidden Power Fire on the Mega Metagross! View strategies and more for Metagross on the Smogon Strategy Pokedex. Illustrator: 5ban Graphics. This attack does physical damage. The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. The target is punched with an electrified fist. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. When hunting, this POKéMON pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. GP= Redew, bugmaniacbob Progress: Done. is there any point in having the first paragraph of the overview? It may also poison the target. Pocket I would actually max out speed on the Agility set. It may also make the target flinch. It may also confuse the target. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. Def stat. I wouldn't give it hammer arm. Its power increases if it hits in succession. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. A Dratini that knows Extreme Speed is obtainable in Pokémon Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver after correctly answering a quiz in the Dragon's Den. Go ahead Smogon. Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. It may also leave the target frozen. METAGROSS is the result of two METANG achieving fusion. BW Unova: #---B2W2 Unova: #264: Metagross is Genderless: Abilities: Clear Body - Light Metal (Hidden Ability) Clear Body: Opponents’ moves which lower this Pokémon’s ability values have no effect.
It is an excellent check to offensive Ground-types, namely Groudon and Landorus-T. Draco Meteor obliterates Groudon that do not invest in Special Defense while hitting very hard in general. Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. It may also leave the target with paralysis. Its poison damage worsens every turn. It may also reduce the target's Sp. religiousjedi - you are DA FUCKING BOSS!!! Metang combined to form it. Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. Emerald METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes. Thanks to the October 2018 Community Day, Metagross finally became the powerhouse it's stats wanted it to be. It can also be used to illuminate caves. By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. This team plays fairly simply, as Psychic Seed Zapdos is quite a reliable Tailwind setter. The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. Despite the nerf, Metagross is … The attack lands without fail. The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. Def stat. Metagross 50 XY—Ancient Origins. The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. +2 Spe Jolly variants cap off at 524 Spe, more than enough to outspeed base 108 Spe Pokemon wielding a Choice Scarf (i.e. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement. A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. The user must rest on the next turn. The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. Anikrahman is right, religiousjedi, plz go with max Speed for Agility Gross. Metagross 49 XY—Ancient Origins. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. It should be noted that Leaf Storm also does a good number to Gliscor, with offensive versions of Celebi capable of a OHKO. The user goes to sleep for two turns. I came to the same agreement as yee and panamaxis: too wordy. The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the targets flinch. A reckless, life-risking tackle. overall, great article. While STAB Flash Cannon and Psyshock / Psychic sound appealing, the only other options are Grass Knot, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind, Signal Beam, and Hidden Power. And here lies the problem with Smogon's format. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. Find Metagross in the Pokedex ... Metagross-GX 85 SM—Guardians Rising. What the hell?! (remove) The bad news is that the typing switch and. Metang combined to form it. Metagross is the Dragonite/Tyranitar of the third generation, boasting high stats across the board. The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. With offensive pressure from its versatile coverage options in Stomping Tantrum and Ice Punch, Metagross enables the rest of the team by threatening out Pokemon and earning free turns for its multiple boosting teammates. It may also leave the target with paralysis. It confuses the target if it hits. [Please excuse our look during the redesign :)], An alternative spread is 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe. Metagross, The Iron Leg Pokémon. The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. However this Pokémon may lower its own stats with its own moves. The target is punched with an icy fist. Therefore, I'd like to propose a change to the set. The target is slashed with scythes or claws. However, Explosion no longer halves the Defense of Pokemon before it hits, so it is less useful than before. If Celebi carries Hidden Power Ice, Gliscor is also easily taken care of, with defensive Celebi capable of a 2HKO thanks to dealing 72.31 - 85.87% damage. BW—Promo BW75 Promo. Metagross-EX XY34 XY—Promo Back … The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. When hunting, this POKéMON pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced. The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It enables the user to evade all attacks. Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. Oh! The Berry determines its type and power. >:D Metagross finally receives the write-up it deserves! This is a balanced team centered around the offensive presence of Mega Metagross and the defensive core of Rotom-W, Amoonguss, and Heatran. With its unique ability, Snow Warning, it is able to shut down most weather strategies, which nullifies several threatening playstyles in the metagame. Aside from Hidden Power, a lot of Steel-types stop it cold too easily. Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. For starters, its typing grants it only mediocre STAB coverage, which prevents it from being able to brutalize some of the popular threats in … The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Ban Mega Metagross. Overview. Metagross is a Dual Steel/Psychic Type and the Iron Leg Pokémon. M Metagross-EX XY35 XY—Promo. ,(comma) so Ice Punch is even less feasible, . The user attacks the target with a secret power. The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It may also lower the target's Sp. An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. Mandibuzz doubles as a check to Snorlax, Metagross, and Marowak--big threats in the metagame at the moment. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. Overview sliced in half. Boosted by all of STAB, Tough Claws, and the terrain itself, Mega Metagross's Zen Headbutt deals a lot of damage to anything unfortunate enough to be in its path. The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. The copy serves as the user's decoy. A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. M Metagross-EX XY35 XY—Promo. It may also raise the user's Attack stat. Metagross has always been one of the coolest Pokemon ever designed. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. Its Steel typing allows it to check hail teams and resist Rock Slide, while its bulkiness prevents it from being OHKOed by common spread attacks. Pick the Pokémon you like more. The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. The user copies the target's last move. Metagross BW75 BW—Promo Back to Top. But here's the big surprise, possibly the biggest surprise of all the tier shifts: Metang, humble little Metang sitting in PU, has risen to RU. A rare and powerful species native to the Hoenn region, it is formed when two Metangs, which are created when two Beldums merge, combine into a single Pokémon. Metagross tends to be a lot bulkier than the majority of suicide leads, and thus, very few leads can OHKO it (especially with Occa Berry). All the moves that #376 Metagross can learn in Generation 3 (Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald) It may also make the target flinch. The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate. Not really sure if I should post or whatever, I'm not a C&C guy at all; however, I would just like to point out that the analysis seems to imply that a +1 CB Metagross is as powerful as +2 Metagross: Meteor Mash remains Metagross's primary STAB, hitting a good deal of opponents. The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Hidden Ability (Available): Light Metal: This Pokémon's weight is halved. JavaScript is disabled. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach. The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy. This is a balanced offense team featuring Mega Metagross. And when they ban something, those things become more prevalent. Champ Jedi! Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy. This Metagross focuses on getting Stealth Rock up early, putting your team in a great offensive position and posing a threat to most common leads. Metagross is Genderless: Classification: Height: Weight: Capture Rate: Base Egg Steps: Iron Leg Pokémon: 0'00" m: 0.0lbs kg: 3: 10,240 The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. This attack never misses. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. I think that if somebody wants a metagross set, they would prefer to outspeed people like magnezone after a move like earthquake. Its incredible intelligence and great power make it a formidable opponent, being most famously utilized by the Hoenn League Champion, Steven Stone. The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The user attacks with a swift chop. The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move. The user attacks the target with a song. On switch-in, this Pokemon shudders if any foe has a supereffective or OHKO move. However, I am wondering about the Agility set. The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. And watch as Fairies start running wild again. Almost every set it attempts to run is utterly outclassed by other Steel-types in both offensive and defensive aspects. wow. diff didn't do shit right so here's a c/p. The user makes the target float with its psychic power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. The target is easier to hit for three turns. I think the rest of the overview is good although with the current project it may end up replaced. The things they keep banning hard counter other things. 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