Charizard vs Metagross: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Charizard and Metagross are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Charizard
#006
Charizard
Fire Flying
Flame Pokémon
Metagross
#376
Metagross
Steel Psychic
Iron Leg Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

78 HP 80
84 Attack 135
78 Defense 130
109 Sp. Atk 95
85 Sp. Def 90
100 Speed 70
534 Total (BST) 600

Charizard wins 2 stats, Metagross wins 4 stats.

Charizard attacking Metagross

2x

Super effective!

Metagross attacking Charizard

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 CharizardMetagross
Height1.7m1.6m
Weight90.5kg550.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Charizard and Metagross are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Metagross if you want the stronger attacker, or Metagross for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), Metagross is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Charizard vs Metagross — FAQ

Is Charizard better than Metagross?

This is a close matchup — Charizard and Metagross are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Charizard or Metagross?

Charizard has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Charizard is faster (100 vs 70 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Charizard or Metagross have better stats?

Metagross has the higher base stat total (600 vs 534). Metagross is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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