Lugia vs Metagross: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Lugia | Stat | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | HP | 80 |
| 90 | Attack | 135 |
| 130 | Defense | 130 |
| 90 | Sp. Atk | 95 |
| 154 | Sp. Def | 90 |
| 110 | Speed | 70 |
| 680 | Total | 600 |
Stat Spread
- Lugia
- Metagross
Quick Verdict
Metagross owns the type matchup, landing 1× on Lugia with STAB. Metagross hits harder, its Attack of 135 topping the other's 90 by 45. Lugia outspeeds by 40 points (110 vs 70) and moves first. Lugia is the bulkier wall, 90 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (390 vs 300).
Type Matchup
Lugia → Metagross: 0.5×
Metagross → Lugia: 1×
Lugia
Weak toElectric 2×Ice 2×Rock 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsFighting 0.25×Grass 0.5×Psychic 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Metagross
Weak toFire 2×Ground 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsPsychic 0.25×Normal 0.5×Grass 0.5×Ice 0.5×Rock 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Lugia vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Fighting (0.25×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Metagross vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), Fire (2×), but resists Ice (0.5×), Rock (0.5×), Grass (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Lugia if…
- you want to move first — 40 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 90 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (106)
Choose Metagross if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 135 vs 90
- you want the type edge (1× STAB into Lugia)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (4 vs 5)