MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Tyranitar vs. Metagross: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Tyranitar wins 0 and Metagross 100.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Tyranitar — modern sprite

Tyranitar

RockDark
VS
Metagross — modern sprite

Metagross

SteelPsychic

WIN RATE

TyranitarMetagross

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Metagross is faster than Tyranitar (90 vs. 81 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Tyranitar: Earthquake hits Metagross super effectively (×2) for 50.3–60.6% HP per hit.

Best answer of Metagross: Flash Cannon hits Tyranitar super effectively (×2) for 49.1–59.4% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Tyranitar
81
Metagross
90

Metagross moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Tyranitar → Metagross

  • Earthquake78–94 HP50.3–60.6%×2
  • Stone Edge29–35 HP18.7–22.6%×½
  • Thrash23–28 HP14.8–18.1%×½

Metagross → Tyranitar

  • Flash Cannon86–104 HP49.1–59.4%×2
  • Take Down20–24 HP11.4–13.7%×½

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Tyranitar

Earthquake · Stone Edge · Thrash · Sandstorm

Metagross

Flash Cannon · Take Down · Psychic · Scary Face

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Metagross. At level 50 Metagross reaches 90 Speed, Tyranitar only 81 — so Metagross moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Metagross wins 100 and Tyranitar only 0. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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