Metagross vs Aegislash
Metagross has the higher base stat total (600 vs 500), Metagross is faster (base Speed 70 vs 60), and Aegislash’s Ghost moves hit Metagross for 2×, while Metagross’s own types do only ½× to Aegislash.
Two Steel-type Pokémon, a heavy hitter and a living sword.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Metagross | Aegislash |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 (higher) | 60 |
| Attack | 135 (higher) | 50 |
| Defense | 130 | 140 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 95 (higher) | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 140 (higher) |
| Speed | 70 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 600 (higher) | 500 |
| Bulk | 300 | 340 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Metagross is faster (70 vs 60 base Speed), has the higher Attack (135 vs 50), and has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 50), but Aegislash has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (340 vs 300), resists Metagross’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Metagross for 2× with its Ghost moves.
Metagross is ahead on
- is faster (70 vs 60 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 50)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 50)
Aegislash is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (340 vs 300)
- resists Metagross’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Metagross for 2× with its Ghost moves
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 (Metagross: Clear Body, Light Metal; Aegislash: Stance Change), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Metagross has 122 Speed and Aegislash has 112, so Metagross moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Metagross | Aegislash |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 70 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 122 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Aegislash
Steel ½×, Psychic ½×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Aegislash for ½× with Steel moves (not very effective) and ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective).
Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) attacking Metagross
Steel ½×, Ghost 2×. Using only its own types, Aegislash hits Metagross for ½× with Steel moves (not very effective) and 2× with Ghost moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Metagross: Fire 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Aegislash: 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
Metagross
- Clear Body. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Aegislash
- Stance Change. Changes Aegislash to Blade Forme before using a damaging move, or Shield Forme before using King’s Shield.
Size, generation and evolution
Aegislash is taller (1.7 m vs 1.6 m for Metagross), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 53 kg for Aegislash).
| Detail | Metagross | Aegislash |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 550 kg | 53 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Beldum → Metang → Metagross | Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash |
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.
Aegislash (#0681) is a Steel/Ghost-type Royal Sword Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6. Its evolution line is Honedge → Doublade → Aegislash.
Keep exploring
- Open Metagross and Aegislash in the Compare tool
- Metagross and Aegislash Pokédex pages
- Steel/Psychic weaknesses · Steel/Ghost weaknesses
- Speed tiers