Five trainers, two minutes left on the clock, and Mega Metagross still has half its health bar. Then a Meteor Mash lands, and your best attacker faints in a single hit. Anyone who raided it at launch knows how quickly this boss punishes weak counters.
That’s why getting Mega Metagross in Pokémon GO takes more than a Raid Pass. It only shows up during limited events, needs a solid group to beat, and costs 300 Mega Energy before you can evolve your own. This guide covers its stats, weaknesses, best counters and teams, and how to find a raid fast, even when nobody nearby is playing.
Part 1. What Is Mega Metagross in Pokémon GO?
Mega Metagross is the Mega Evolution of Metagross, the Steel/Psychic pseudo-legendary from the Hoenn region. It debuted in Pokémon GO on October 4, 2025, during Mega Metagross Raid Day, then returned for the Sunday Mega Raids at GO Fest 2026 Global on July 12, 2026. As of October 2026, it isn’t part of the regular Mega Raid rotation, so keep an eye on in-game news for its next return.
Mega Evolution doesn’t change its Steel/Psychic typing. What it changes is the numbers: Attack climbs from 257 to 300 and Defense from 228 to 289, while Stamina holds at 190.
To Mega Evolve your own Metagross, you’ll need 300 Mega Metagross Energy the first time. After that, it depends on timing: reactivating before the rest period ends costs 60 Energy at Base Level, dropping to 30 at High Level and 15 at Max, while waiting out the rest period costs nothing. That wait starts at 7 days and shortens to 3 as the Mega Level climbs. Most Energy comes from beating Mega Metagross in raids, and once you’ve unlocked the Mega, walking a Beldum, Metang, or Metagross as your buddy earns some too.
Those same stats make it a tough raid boss, but its typing leaves a few clear openings. Fire, Ground, Dark, and Ghost attacks all hit it for 160% damage. On the other hand, it resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves, taking only 62.5% damage from them. Poison and Psychic attacks are even weaker at 39.1%, so leave those types out of your team.
Is Mega Metagross Shiny Available?
Yes. Shiny Metagross can appear in the catch encounter after a Mega Metagross raid, and Mega Evolving it gives you Shiny Mega Metagross. Shiny Beldum can also be evolved all the way up. The shiny form swaps the usual blue body for a silver one and turns the X on its face gold.
Part 2. How to Get Mega Metagross in Pokémon GO
Mega Metagross raids only run during events, so timing comes first. From there, the process runs in five steps:
- Track the next raid window. Check the in-game Today view and the official news feed, since its raids only run during events like Raid Day and GO Fest.
- Gather a group and a Raid Pass. Line up at least two other trainers, then grab your free daily Raid Pass by spinning a Gym’s Photo Disc. If your group is somewhere else, a Remote Raid Pass lets you join from a distance.
- Beat the raid with strong counters. Bring the attackers listed in Part 3. Every win rewards Mega Metagross Energy, plus a catch encounter with a regular Metagross.
- Get your own Metagross. If that catch slips away, evolve a Beldum instead. It takes 25 Candy to reach Metang and another 100 to reach Metagross.
- Mega Evolve once you hit 300 Energy. Open your Metagross, tap Mega Evolve, and confirm. It stays in Mega form for eight hours before reverting.
Part 3. Best Counters for Mega Metagross Raids
With a Defense stat of 289, Mega Metagross soaks up a lot of damage, so your counters decide whether a raid needs three trainers or six. The four groups worth building are Fire, Ground, Dark, and Ghost, and Fire types do the most damage. Each group has one or two standouts worth powering up.
Fire Types Deal the Most Damage
Mega Delphox is the strongest counter against Mega Metagross. It arrived during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale and pairs Fire Spin with its Mega-only Mystical Fire+ while Mega Evolved. Mega Charizard Y is another top choice with Fire Spin and Blast Burn. Mega Blaziken runs the same moveset, though its Fighting typing leaves it taking more from Psychic attacks.
For non-Mega slots, Shadow Reshiram (Fire Fang and Fusion Flare) and Shadow Moltres (Fire Spin and Overheat) are the best picks.
Ground Types Hit Hard and Last Longer
Primal Groudon is the top Ground-type counter. With Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, it nearly matches the best Fire attackers in damage while staying on the field longer. Mega Garchomp, using Mud Shot and Earth Power, is another strong Mega choice. Earth Power is also a Community Day move, so the same Elite TM applies.
Dark Types Shrug Off Its Psychic Moves
Dark attackers bring two advantages: they hit Mega Metagross for super-effective damage, and they take very little from its Psychic moves. Mega Houndoom leads the group, and Snarl with Dark Pulse+ makes it the best Dark attacker in the game outright.
Ghost Types Offer One Elite Option
Ghost has fewer good choices, but one of them is excellent. Dawn Wings Necrozma, with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam, ranks in the top five counters overall. It also resists Psychic attacks, so it holds up well in longer fights. Mega Gengar (Lick and Shadow Ball) deals strong damage, but its Poison typing makes it weak to Psychic moves.
Best Mega to Bring for the Team Boost
Each trainer can have only one Mega or Primal active in a raid. While it’s out, every trainer’s attacks get a 10% damage boost, and attacks matching its type get 30%.
That makes Mega Houndoom the smartest pick for most groups. As a Fire/Dark type, it powers up both main counter types at once. Primal Groudon is a close alternative, since it boosts Ground and Fire attacks together. If your group is running mostly Fire, though, Mega Delphox or Mega Charizard Y deals more damage on its own.
Best Teams for Solo and Small Groups
Mega Metagross isn’t a raid you can solo with ordinary counters. A handful of players have managed it with a maxed Primal Groudon, Sunny weather, and an Adventure Effect running, but most groups need three high-level trainers, or five or six if the counters aren’t fully powered up. For small groups, these three teams cover most collections:
- All-out Fire: Mega Delphox or Mega Charizard Y leading Shadow Moltres, Shadow Reshiram, Shadow Heatran, Shadow Chandelure, and Shadow Entei. It’s the fastest option if you’ve built up your Fire attackers.
- Fire and Dark mix: Mega Houndoom with Shadow Moltres, Shadow Reshiram, Shadow Hydreigon, Shadow Tyranitar, and Shadow Chandelure.
- Ground focus: Primal Groudon with Shadow Groudon, Shadow Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme), Shadow Excadrill, and Shadow Moltres. Groudon’s Primal boost powers up both the Ground and Fire picks.
Check the weather before you start: Sunny skies boost Fire and Ground attacks, while Fog gives Dark and Ghost moves an extra push.
Part 4. How to Find a Mega Metagross Raid Fast in Pokémon GO
Mega Metagross only appears in limited-time Mega Raids, and beating it takes at least three strong trainers. That’s a problem for rural players, solo players, or anyone stuck at work during the event window. An empty lobby means no raid at all.
iToolab AnyGo is one of the most trusted spoofers among Pokémon GO players, and it gives you a way around that: put yourself in a city where gyms stay busy, and the lobby fills with other trainers instead of sitting empty. Since event hours run on local time, a window that has closed at home can still be open a few time zones away. The raid still plays out on your screen and the pass still comes out of your bag; what changes is which gyms are within reach.
- Teleport to a raid-heavy city like New York or Tokyo with one-click.
- Simulate GPS movement along any custom path with joystick.
- Newly released Native Mode: spoof iOS location without modded apps for all LBS apps safely.
- Auto catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops using GO Catcher.
- Support Monster Hunter Now, Pikmin Bloom and other location-based apps.
- No Failed to Detect Location Error 12.
- Run seamlessly on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
- Fully support the latest iOS 27/Android 17.
How to Use AnyGo to Join Mega Metagross Raids from Anywhere
The steps below use the Windows version as an example. You can also use AnyGo App directly on Android or iOS devices.
Step 1 Download and install iToolab AnyGo on your Windows or Mac computer. Launch AnyGo and select General Mode.
Step 2 Connect your iPhone or Android phone to your computer with a USB cable.
Step 3 Choose Teleport mode, search for a city where a Mega Metagross raid window is live, and click Go. Your location updates instantly. Open Pokémon GO, tap the gym, and join the raid with your Raid Pass.
Part 5. Mega Metagross Best Moveset & Battle Tips
The moveset you want for raids is Bullet Punch paired with Meteor Mash, and both match Metagross’s Steel typing, so they get a same-type damage bonus. Bullet Punch builds energy quickly, and Meteor Mash spends it on one of the hardest-hitting Steel Charged Attacks in the game.
Meteor Mash is a legacy move, so a Metagross you catch or evolve normally won’t know it. You’ll need an Elite Charged TM, or an event that teaches it when you evolve Metang, like a Beldum Community Day Classic.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Mega Metagross
Once the moveset is sorted, a few habits help it pull its weight:
- Save it for Rock, Ice, and Fairy bosses: These are the raids where Mega Metagross shines, such as fights against Xerneas, Kyurem, or Mega Gardevoir. Among Steel attackers, only a handful of Crowned and Dusk Mane forms, plus Shadow Metagross, sit above it.
- Let its Mega boost help the group: While it’s Mega Evolved, everyone’s Steel and Psychic attacks get a 30% boost. That makes it a great lead when your friends are bringing Steel types too.
- Play to the weather: Snow boosts its Steel moves, and Windy boosts Psychic moves like Zen Headbutt and Psychic. Just remember that the same weather makes a Mega Metagross raid boss hit harder as well.
- Check CP before you power up: Raid catches range from 2,078 to 2,166 CP, or 2,598 to 2,708 CP in Snow or Windy weather, and the top number in each range is a perfect 100% IV catch. For raids, a Metagross with 15 Attack is worth investing in even if its other IVs are lower.
Summary
Mega Metagross rewards trainers who plan ahead. Its raids only run during events, the first Mega Evolution costs 300 Energy, and beating it takes a lobby of counters you built beforehand. After that, Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash make it one of the best Steel attackers around.
Filling a lobby in time is usually the hardest step. With AnyGo Spoofer for Pokémon GO, you can teleport to busy gym areas and join raids from anywhere, even in a time zone where the event is still live. Download iToolab AnyGo before the next event window opens, and a raid that would have gone unfilled is one teleport away.