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How to beat Steven's Metagross ex
Steven's Metagross ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 340 HP as a Metal Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 340
- Weakness
- Fire
- Resistance
- Grass
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 21
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Steven's Metagross ex is weak to Fire, so those attacks do double damage. 21 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 9 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Avoid Grass attacks. Steven's Metagross ex resists them, so they do less damage.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Metal Stomp for 200 (3 Energy). 171 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 3 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Fire attacks do at least 340 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Steven's Metagross ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceruledge Phantasmal Flames | Fire | Infernal Slash R | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
| Blaziken ex Journey Together | Fire | Smolder-sault RC | 200 | 400 | 320 | 2 |
| Centiskorch Temporal Forces | Fire | Charring Breath RR | 180 | 360 | 140 | 1 |
| Chandelure White Flare | Fire | Burn It All Up RR | 180 | 360 | 150 | 1 |
| Mega Emboar ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Crimson Blast RRC | 320 | 640 | 380 | 3 |
| Mega Pyroar ex Chaos Rising | Fire | Fiery Big Bang RRC | 290- | 580 | 340 | 3 |
| Ceruledge ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Raging Amethyst RPM | 280 | 560 | 270 | 2 |
| Cinderace ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Flare Strike RCC | 280 | 560 | 320 | 2 |
| Flareon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Carnelian RWL | 280 | 560 | 270 | 2 |
| Gouging Fire ex Temporal Forces | Fire | Blaze Blitz RRC | 260 | 520 | 230 | 2 |
| Darmanitan Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Inferno Onrush RRR | 210 | 420 | 140 | 1 |
| Infernape Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Scorching Fire RRC | 200 | 400 | 140 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 340+ damage (after Resistance).
None in Standard right now.
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Steven's Metagross ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Steven's Metagross ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceruledge Phantasmal Flames | Fire | Infernal Slash R | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
| Centiskorch Temporal Forces | Fire | Charring Breath RR | 180 | 360 | 140 | 1 |
| Chandelure White Flare | Fire | Burn It All Up RR | 180 | 360 | 150 | 1 |
| Darmanitan Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Inferno Onrush RRR | 210 | 420 | 140 | 1 |
| Infernape Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Scorching Fire RRC | 200 | 400 | 140 | 1 |
| Reshiram Phantasmal Flames | Fire | Burning Flare RRRR | 240 | 480 | 130 | 1 |
| Darmanitan Black Bolt | Fire | Smashing Headbutt RCCC | 180 | 360 | 140 | 1 |
| Turtonator Stellar Crown | Fire | Inferno Onrush RRCC | 180 | 360 | 130 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 200 from Metal Stomp and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Stage 1 | 240 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Stage 1 | 380 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Stage 1 | 340 | Lightning ×2 | 2 | 2 |
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Stage 2 | 340 | Fighting ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Torterra ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Stage 2 | 330 | Grass ×2 | 0 | 2 |
Every Standard Steven's Metagross ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven's Metagross ex 289/217 Ability: X-Boot | Ascended Heroes I | 340 | Stage 2 | Metal Stomp MCC 200 | 3 | Fire ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Metagross cards in Standard · how to knock out a 340 HP Pokémon · Fire vs Metal · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Steven's Metagross ex weak to?
Steven's Metagross ex is weak to Fire, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Steven's Metagross ex have?
Up to 340 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Steven's Metagross ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Steven's Metagross ex?
21 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Ceruledge's Infernal Slash (1 Energy, 440 damage); Blaziken ex's Smolder-sault (2 Energy, 400 damage); Centiskorch's Charring Breath (2 Energy, 360 damage).
What is Steven's Metagross ex's strongest attack?
Metal Stomp, which prints 200 damage for 3 Energy.
What does Steven's Metagross ex resist?
Grass — those attacks do less damage to it.
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