Metagross Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Metagross in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Metagross and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
8
Resistances
1
Immunities
7
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Metagross. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Metagross resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Metagross, either offensively or defensively.
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Crawdaunt
waterdark
Resists steel • Immune to psychic
Good
Carvanha
waterdark
Resists steel • Immune to psychic
Good
Sharpedo
waterdark
Resists steel • Immune to psychic
Good
Charmander
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Charmeleon
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Charizard
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Vulpix
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Ninetales
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Growlithe
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Arcanine
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Ponyta
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Rapidash
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Magmar
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Flareon
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Moltres
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Cyndaquil
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
Quilava
fire
2× STAB damage • Resists steel
2×Good
