Metagross vs Garchomp: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Metagross | Stat | Garchomp |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | HP | 108 |
| 135 | Attack | 130 |
| 130 | Defense | 95 |
| 95 | Sp. Atk | 80 |
| 90 | Sp. Def | 85 |
| 70 | Speed | 102 |
| 600 | Total | 600 |
Stat Spread
- Metagross
- Garchomp
Quick Verdict
Garchomp owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Metagross with STAB. Metagross hits harder, its Attack of 135 topping the other's 130 by 5. Garchomp outspeeds by 32 points (102 vs 70) and moves first. Metagross is the bulkier wall, 12 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (300 vs 288).
Type Matchup
Metagross → Garchomp: 1×
Garchomp → Metagross: 2×
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×
Garchomp
Weak toIce 4×Dragon 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsFire 0.5×Poison 0.5×Rock 0.5×
Immune toElectric 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×). Garchomp vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (4×), but resists Fire (0.5×), Rock (0.5×). It is immune to Electric (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Metagross if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 135 vs 130
- you want to eat hits — 12 more combined bulk
Choose Garchomp if…
- you want to move first — 32 more Speed
- you value raw HP (108)
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Metagross)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (3 vs 4)