Dragonite vs Metagross
Dragonite and Metagross have the same base stat total (600), Dragonite is faster (base Speed 80 vs 70), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Dragonite: ½× at best against Metagross; Metagross: 1× at best against Dragonite).
Dragonite and Metagross are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Dragonite | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 91 (higher) | 80 |
| Attack | 134 | 135 (higher) |
| Defense | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 100 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Speed | 80 (higher) | 70 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 286 | 300 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Metagross has the higher Attack (135 vs 134), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 286), and resists Dragonite’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Dragonite is faster (80 vs 70 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95).
Dragonite is ahead on
- is faster (80 vs 70 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95)
Metagross is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 134)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 286)
- resists Dragonite’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Dragonite: Inner Focus, Multiscale; Metagross: Clear Body, Light Metal), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Dragonite has 132 Speed and Metagross has 122, so Dragonite moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Dragonite | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) attacking Metagross
Dragon ½×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Dragonite hits Metagross for ½× with Dragon moves (not very effective) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Dragonite
Steel 1×, Psychic 1×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Dragonite for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Dragonite: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Metagross: Fire 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Dragonite
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Metagross
- Clear Body. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Size, generation and evolution
Dragonite is taller (2.2 m vs 1.6 m for Metagross), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 210 kg for Dragonite).
| Detail | Dragonite | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2.2 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 210 kg | 550 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite | Beldum → Metang → Metagross |
Dragonite (#0149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.
Metagross (#0376) is a Steel/Psychic-type Iron Leg Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Beldum → Metang → Metagross.
Keep exploring
- Open Dragonite and Metagross in the Compare tool
- Dragonite and Metagross Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Steel/Psychic weaknesses
- Speed tiers