Metagross in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Metagross has 6 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Metal-type Pokémon (Stage 2). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 6
- Top damage
- 200
- Most HP
- 340
- ex / Mega ex
- 2 / 0
- With an Ability
- 2
Is Metagross good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Metal Stomp on Steven's Metagross ex (Destined Rivals), doing 200 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Steven's Metagross ex with 340 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Fire and Darkness attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Metang. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Steven's Metagross ex (Destined Rivals): X-Boot · Steven's Metagross ex (Ascended Heroes): X-Boot. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Metagross card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven's Metagross ex 145/182 Ability: X-Boot | Destined Rivals I | 340 | Stage 2 | Metal Stomp MCC 200 | 3 | Fire ×2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex 289/217 Ability: X-Boot | Ascended Heroes I | 340 | Stage 2 | Metal Stomp MCC 200 | 3 | Fire ×2 |
| Metagross 115/162 | Temporal Forces H | 180 | Stage 2 | Meteor Mash M 60 Luster Blast MCCC 200 | 3 | Fire ×2 |
| Metagross 178/162 | Temporal Forces H | 180 | Stage 2 | Meteor Mash M 60 Luster Blast MCCC 200 | 3 | Fire ×2 |
| Metagross 61/86 | Chaos Rising J | 180 | Stage 2 | Bounce Back M 60 Metallic Hammer MMMC 150+ | 3 | Fire ×2 |
| Metagross 63/159 | Journey Together I | 170 | Stage 2 | Wrack Down P 60 Conjoined Beams PP 130+ | 3 | Darkness ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
How to beat Metagross · How to beat Steven's Metagross ex
Other Metal Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Metagross card ever printed · Metagross for young collectors.
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