Partner ideasfor mega Metagross
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega Metagross: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)

Hydreigon
DarkDragonOn 24% of Mega Metagross's ranked teams
Resists FireImmune to Ground via LevitateResists GhostResists DarkHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyOn 23% of Mega Metagross's ranked teams
Resists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Spirit BreakAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 29% of Mega Metagross's ranked teams
Resists FireResists GhostResists DarkHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Flare Blitz
Pelipper
WaterFlyingOn 22% of Mega Metagross's ranked teams

Charizard
FireFlyingOn 22% of Mega Metagross's ranked teams
Defensive glue (19)

Greninja
WaterDarkCovers its Fire, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Mega Metagross is immune to its Sludge WaveHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Sharpedo
WaterDarkCovers its Fire, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Pangoro
FightingDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
hisuian Samurott
WaterDarkCovers its Fire, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Razor ShellHits Ground super-effectively with Razor ShellHits Dark super-effectively with Sacred SwordAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Sacred Sword
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Tyranitar
RockDarkCovers its Fire, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Dark super-effectively with SuperpowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds weather controlBreaks Steel walls with Superpower
Quaquaval
WaterFightingCovers its Fire and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Krookodile
GroundDarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Zoroark
DarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Chesnaught
GrassFightingCovers its Ground and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Garbodor
PoisonSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Ground super-effectively with Seed BombHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark PulseHits Dark super-effectively with Focus BlastBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Meganium
GrassMega Metagross resists its Petal Blizzard
Resists GroundHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Dark super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durability
Machamp
FightingCovers Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark offensively
Resists DarkAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Cross Chop
Scrafty
DarkFightingCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Fire and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
aqua Tauros
FightingWaterCovers its Fire and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Absol
DarkCovers its Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Slurpuff
FairyMega Metagross resists its Misty Explosion
Resists DarkHits Fire super-effectively with SurfHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Dark super-effectively with Play RoughBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Glalie
IceSpread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake