What is Metagross's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Metagross's maximum CP is 4,337 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Metagross good in Pokémon GO?

Metagross has 257 Attack, 228 Defense, and 190 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Metagross be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Metagross is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,078 - 2,166 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,598 - 2,708 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,299 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,078 - 2,166 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,559 - 1,625 CP

Metagross

#376 · Hoenn

SteelPsychic

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 257

Defense 228

Stamina 190

Total: 675

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,337
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Metagross

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,337 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Metagross has base stats of 257 Attack, 228 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 675.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 257, Metagross is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Metagross is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Snow weather, Metagross receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Metagross is 5km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Beldum

#374

→

🍬 25

Metang

#375

→

🍬 100

Metagross

#376

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Bullet Punch STAB	Steel	9	+10	10.0	-	-	-
Zen Headbutt STAB	Psychic	12	+10	10.9	-	-	-
Fury Cutter	Bug	3	+6	7.5	-	-	-
Shadow Claw ELITE	Ghost	9	+6	12.9	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Psychic STAB	Psychic	90	-55	-	90	-55
Flash Cannon STAB	Steel	100	-65	-	110	-65
Earthquake	Ground	140	-65	-	120	-65
Meteor Mash ELITE STAB	Steel	100	-50	-	100	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Metagross takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Ghost 1.6×

Dark 1.6×

Resistances

Metagross takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Poison 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Rock 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Metagross

Top Pokémon to use when battling Metagross in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
2	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
9	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
10	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532

🏆 Metagross PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	4	15	15	1,499
2	0	15	6	15	1,500
3	0	10	10	15	1,499
4	0	3	15	15	1,496
5	0	12	8	15	1,498
6	1	2	15	15	1,498
7	0	5	14	15	1,498
8	0	14	6	15	1,497
9	0	7	12	15	1,497
10	1	13	6	15	1,499

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	4	15	15	24	2,494
2	5	14	15	24	2,499
3	0	5	14	25	2,499
4	0	12	8	25	2,499
5	5	15	14	24	2,498
6	3	15	15	24	2,485
7	0	8	11	25	2,497
8	4	14	15	24	2,489
9	5	13	15	24	2,494
10	6	12	15	24	2,498

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Metagross IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,250	1,625	2,166	2,708	3,791	4,299
98% (15/15/14)	3,242	1,621	2,161	2,701	3,782	4,288
96% (15/14/15)	3,243	1,621	2,162	2,702	3,783	4,290
93% (14/14/14)	3,223	1,611	2,148	2,686	3,760	4,264
91% (15/13/13)	3,221	1,610	2,147	2,684	3,757	4,260
87% (13/13/13)	3,197	1,598	2,131	2,664	3,729	4,229
82% (12/12/12)	3,171	1,585	2,113	2,642	3,699	4,194
80% (10/15/15)	3,190	1,595	2,126	2,658	3,721	4,220
67% (10/10/10)	3,118	1,559	2,078	2,598	3,638	4,125
0% (0/0/0)	2,863	1,431	1,909	2,386	3,340	3,787

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Metagross with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,299 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,791 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,078 - 2,166 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,598 - 2,708 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,078 - 2,166 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,559 - 1,625 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Metagross with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	53	26	3,791
2	3,791	27	3,791
3	3,791	28	3,791
4	3,791	29	3,791
5	511	30	3,250
6	3,791	31	3,791
7	3,791	32	3,791
8	3,791	33	3,791
9	3,791	34	3,791
10	1,083	35	3,520
11	3,791	36	3,791
12	3,791	37	3,791
13	3,791	38	3,791
14	3,791	39	3,791
15	1,625	40	3,791
16	3,791	41	3,791
17	3,791	42	3,791
18	3,791	43	3,791
19	3,791	44	3,791
20	2,166	45	4,055
21	3,791	46	3,791
22	3,791	47	3,791
23	3,791	48	3,791
24	3,791	49	3,791
25	2,708	50	4,299

📖 Complete Metagross Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Metagross (#376) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,337 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Metagross is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Metagross in 2026.

📊 Metagross Stats Analysis

Metagross's Attack stat is 257 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Metagross an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 228 Defense (Excellent) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 675. This gives Metagross reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Metagross's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Metagross Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Metagross depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bullet Punch (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Metagross has 4 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Metagross has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Metagross PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,299 CP at Level 50, Metagross is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Metagross Raid Guide & Counters

Metagross appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Ground, Ghost-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Metagross at Level 20 (2,078 - 2,166 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,598 - 2,708 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,166 CP.

🎯 How to Get Metagross in Pokémon GO

Metagross can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Metagross Evolution Guide

Metagross is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

Beldum (#374)
Metang (#375) — 25 Candy
Metagross (#376) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Metagross

Shadow Metagross is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Metagross's effective Attack becomes ~308. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Metagross in Pokémon GO

Shiny Metagross is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Metagross gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,598 - 2,708 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Metagross

Q: What is Metagross's max CP?
A: 4,299 CP at Level 50, or 3,791 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Metagross good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Metagross be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Metagross is available.

Q: What is Metagross weak to?
A: Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Bullet Punch + Psychic for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Steel Steel-Type Psychic Psychic-Type 🗺️ Hoenn 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.