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Learn how to use Metagross and its Mega in the Pokemon Legends Z-A competitive scene with information about its moveset and nature.
Metagross is a Steel/Psychic dual type Pokemon introduced in Generation III. This Pokemon has been a menace in the competitive meta for some time. And once it got its Mega in Generation VI, it eventually became too powerful for the general meta and was banned. So let’s see how this Pokemon with an already glorious competitive history does in the Legends Z-A meta.
Best Metagross Moveset in Pokemon Legends Z-A
These are the moves you want to use on your Metagross if you plan on Mega Evolving it later in battle.
- Heavy Slam
- Zen Headbutt
- Knock Off
- Power-Up Punch
Metagross already had amazing stats in its base form. However, upon Mega Evolution, the only lackluster stat of this Pokemon, its 70 Speed, jumps up to 110. This makes Mega Metagross an amazing choice for the meta, and arguably a Pokemon you should be using in Ranked Battles.
Heavy Slam is an amazing new move that Mega Metagross now gets, making it the best Steel-type STAB owing to its massive weight of 2078.7 lbs. It even gets the move by level up. Zen Headbutt is the best physical Psychic STAB Metagross gets in this game, learnt at level 6.
Knock Off is always useful, both as a Ghost-type counter and an item remover. Teach it to Metagross via TM045, which you get from the side mission “Full Course of Battles: Three Stars.” Finally, Power-Up Punch is a great choice to boost Metagross’ attack by one stage while dealing damage. You get TM018 for it on a rooftop in Wild Zone 9.
Get the Metagrossite from Quasartico Inc for 360 Mega Shards.
Best Metagross Nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A
You can go with either an Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) or a Jolly (+Spe, -SpA) nature. While Jolly is usually the better choice for the extra speed, there are no Abilities in Legends Z-A. As such, Mega Metagross does not get the boost from Tough Claws on its contact moves. So an Adamant nature is valid here as well.
Buy an Adamant mint from a vendor in Rouge Sector 1 or a Jolly mint from Vert Sector 6.
Metagross Stats and Location
Catch Beldum or Metang in Lysandre Labs. You can immediately evolve them into Metagross as they are past the evolution level.
Metagross’s stats:
- HP: 80
- Attack: 135
- Defense: 130
- Special Attack: 95
- Special Defense: 90
- Speed: 70
Mega Metagross’s stats:
- HP: 80
- Attack: 145
- Defense: 150
- Special Attack: 105
- Special Defense: 110
- Speed: 110
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