#145 in usage · 0.2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Metagross Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Metagross is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Metagross @ Life Orb Ability: Clear Body Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD Adamant Nature - Protect - Psychic Fangs - Bullet Punch - Steel Roller
Metagross moves
Share of Metagross sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal70.3%
- Psychic FangsPsychic66.7%
- Bullet PunchSteel33.5%
- Steel RollerSteel32.4%
- Iron HeadSteel32.3%
- Meteor MashSteel25.8%
- ExplosionNormal24.8%
- Hammer ArmFighting23.5%
- Body PressFighting21.7%
- Ice PunchIce13.3%
Items
- Life Orb21.3%
- Leftovers16.8%
- Normal Gem14.1%
- Choice Scarf7.6%
- Occa Berry7.2%
Abilities
- Clear Body99.8%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 187 | 205 | 150 | 103 | 112 | 90 | 12.7% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 157 | 187 | 150 | 103 | 110 | 134 | 7.9% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 157 | 205 | 150 | 103 | 110 | 122 | 7.2% |
Natures in these spreads: Adamant 19.9% · Jolly 7.9%.
Metagross teammates
Share of Metagross teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Metagross set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Metagross set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Psychic Fangs, Bullet Punch and Steel Roller with Life Orb (21.3% of sets) and Clear Body, a Adamant nature and 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD.
What are Metagross's best teammates in VGC?
Metagross's most common partners are Mega Salamence (27.8%), Incineroar (24.8%), Rillaboom (23.1%), Indeedee-F (15.2%) and Basculegion (14%) — the share of Metagross teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Metagross use?
Adamant (+Atk −SpA) is the most common nature among Metagross's top spreads (19.9%), followed by Jolly (7.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Metagross in Pokémon Champions?
Metagross has base 70 Speed: 134 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 122 neutral, and 81 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Metagross in Pokémon Champions?
Metagross is #145 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.2% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.