Tyranitar vs Metagross
Tyranitar and Metagross have the same base stat total (600), Metagross is faster (base Speed 70 vs 61), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Tyranitar’s Dark moves hit Metagross for 2×; Metagross’s Steel moves hit Tyranitar for 2×).
Tyranitar 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 | Tyranitar | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 (higher) | 80 |
| Attack | 134 | 135 (higher) |
| Defense | 110 | 130 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 90 |
| Speed | 61 | 70 (higher) |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 310 (higher) | 300 |
Who has the edge?
Metagross is faster (70 vs 61 base Speed), has the higher Attack (135 vs 134), and hits Tyranitar for 2× with its Steel moves, but Tyranitar has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 300) and hits Metagross for 2× with its Dark moves.
Tyranitar is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 300)
- hits Metagross for 2× with its Dark moves
Metagross is ahead on
- is faster (70 vs 61 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 134)
- hits Tyranitar for 2× with its Steel 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 (Tyranitar: Sand Stream, Unnerve; 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, Tyranitar has 113 Speed and Metagross has 122, 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 | Tyranitar | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 61 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 113 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Tyranitar (Rock/Dark) attacking Metagross
Rock ½×, Dark 2×. Using only its own types, Tyranitar hits Metagross for ½× with Rock moves (not very effective) and 2× with Dark moves (super effective).
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Tyranitar
Steel 2×, Psychic 0×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Tyranitar for 2× with Steel moves (super effective) and 0× with Psychic moves (no effect).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Tyranitar: Water 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Fighting 4× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Steel 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
Tyranitar
- Sand Stream. Summons a sandstorm for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Smooth Rock).
- Unnerve (hidden ability). Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Metagross
- Clear Body. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Size, generation and evolution
Tyranitar is taller (2 m vs 1.6 m for Metagross), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 202 kg for Tyranitar).
| Detail | Tyranitar | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 2 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 202 kg | 550 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar | Beldum → Metang → Metagross |
Tyranitar (#0248) is a Rock/Dark-type Armor Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Larvitar → Pupitar → Tyranitar.
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 Tyranitar and Metagross in the Compare tool
- Tyranitar and Metagross Pokédex pages
- Rock/Dark weaknesses · Steel/Psychic weaknesses
- Speed tiers