Metagross vs Garchomp
Metagross and Garchomp have the same base stat total (600), Garchomp is faster (base Speed 102 vs 70), and Garchomp’s Ground moves hit Metagross for 2×, while Metagross’s own types do 1× damage to Garchomp.
Garchomp 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 | Metagross | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 108 (higher) |
| Attack | 135 (higher) | 130 |
| Defense | 130 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 (higher) | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 90 (higher) | 85 |
| Speed | 70 | 102 (higher) |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 300 (higher) | 288 |
Who has the edge?
Metagross has the higher Attack (135 vs 130), has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 80), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 288), but Garchomp is faster (102 vs 70 base Speed) and hits Metagross for 2× with its Ground moves.
Metagross is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 130)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (95 vs 80)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 288)
Garchomp is ahead on
- is faster (102 vs 70 base Speed)
- hits Metagross for 2× with its Ground 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; Garchomp: Sand Veil, Rough Skin), 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 Garchomp has 154, so Garchomp moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Metagross | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 70 | 102 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 122 | 154 |
Type matchup, both ways
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Garchomp
Steel 1×, Psychic 1×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Garchomp for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Metagross
Dragon ½×, Ground 2×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Metagross for ½× with Dragon moves (not very effective) and 2× with Ground 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).
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (super effective), Dragon 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.
Garchomp
- Sand Veil. Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Rough Skin (hidden ability). Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Size, generation and evolution
Garchomp is taller (1.9 m vs 1.6 m for Metagross), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 95 kg for Garchomp).
| Detail | Metagross | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 550 kg | 95 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Beldum → Metang → Metagross | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp |
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.
Garchomp (#0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Mach Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gible → Gabite → Garchomp.
Keep exploring
- Open Metagross and Garchomp in the Compare tool
- Metagross and Garchomp Pokédex pages
- Steel/Psychic weaknesses · Dragon/Ground weaknesses
- Speed tiers