Metagross vs Dragapult
Metagross and Dragapult have the same base stat total (600), Dragapult is faster (base Speed 142 vs 70), and Dragapult’s Ghost moves hit Metagross for 2×, while Metagross’s own types do 1× damage to Dragapult.
Metagross and Dragapult 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 | Metagross | Dragapult |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 88 (higher) |
| Attack | 135 (higher) | 120 |
| Defense | 130 (higher) | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 90 (higher) | 75 |
| Speed | 70 | 142 (higher) |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 300 (higher) | 238 |
Who has the edge?
Dragapult is faster (142 vs 70 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95), and hits Metagross for 2× with its Ghost moves, but Metagross has the higher Attack (135 vs 120) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 238).
Metagross is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 120)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 238)
Dragapult is ahead on
- is faster (142 vs 70 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 95)
- 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; Dragapult: Clear Body, Infiltrator, Cursed Body), 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 Dragapult has 194, so Dragapult moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Metagross | Dragapult |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 70 | 142 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 122 | 194 |
Type matchup, both ways
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Dragapult
Steel 1×, Psychic 1×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Dragapult for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) attacking Metagross
Dragon ½×, Ghost 2×. Using only its own types, Dragapult hits Metagross for ½× with Dragon 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).
- Dragapult: Ice 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective), Fairy 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.
Dragapult
- Clear Body. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Infiltrator. Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
- Cursed Body (hidden ability). Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Size, generation and evolution
Dragapult is taller (3 m vs 1.6 m for Metagross), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 50 kg for Dragapult).
| Detail | Metagross | Dragapult |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 3 m |
| Weight | 550 kg | 50 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 8 (Galar) |
| Evolution line | Beldum → Metang → Metagross | Dreepy → Drakloak → Dragapult |
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.
Dragapult (#0887) is a Dragon/Ghost-type Stealth Pokémon from Galar, first seen in Generation 8, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dreepy → Drakloak → Dragapult.
Keep exploring
- Open Metagross and Dragapult in the Compare tool
- Metagross and Dragapult Pokédex pages
- Steel/Psychic weaknesses · Dragon/Ghost weaknesses
- Speed tiers