Mewtwo vs Metagross: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Mewtwo | Stat | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | HP | 80 |
| 110 | Attack | 135 |
| 90 | Defense | 130 |
| 154 | Sp. Atk | 95 |
| 90 | Sp. Def | 90 |
| 130 | Speed | 70 |
| 680 | Total | 600 |
Stat Spread
- Mewtwo
- Metagross
Quick Verdict
Metagross owns the type matchup, landing 1× on Mewtwo with STAB. Mewtwo hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 154 topping the other's 135 by 19. Mewtwo outspeeds by 60 points (130 vs 70) and moves first. Metagross is the bulkier wall, 14 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (300 vs 286).
Type Matchup
Mewtwo → Metagross: 0.25×
Metagross → Mewtwo: 1×
Mewtwo
Weak toBug 2×Ghost 2×Dark 2×
ResistsFighting 0.5×Psychic 0.5×
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×
Mewtwo vs common attackers: no common weaknesses, and resists Fighting (0.5×). 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 Mewtwo if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 154 vs 135
- you want to move first — 60 more Speed
- you value raw HP (106)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (3 vs 4)
Choose Metagross if…
- you want to eat hits — 14 more combined bulk
- you want the type edge (1× STAB into Mewtwo)