Offensive Moves:
* Meteor Mash: Metagross's signature move, high power and high accuracy, but with a chance of lowering Metagross's Special Defense.
* Zen Headbutt: Strong STAB move, great for hitting Ghost-types that would resist Meteor Mash.
* Earthquake: A powerful ground-type move, great for hitting many common threats, including Electric, Fire, and Poison types.
* Thunderbolt: Strong electric-type move for hitting Flying, Water, and Grass types.
* Psychic: STAB move for dealing good damage to Fighting and Poison types.
* Shadow Ball: A powerful Ghost-type move for dealing with Psychic and Ghost types.
Defensive Moves:
* Stealth Rock: A valuable move for setting up entry hazards, hindering opponents.
* Thunder Wave: Paralyzes opponents, hindering their offensive capabilities.
* Protect: Provides a turn of protection, can be used to scout opponent's moves.
* Reflect: Raises the Defense of the entire team, useful for taking hits from physical attackers.
Other Notable Moves:
* Trick: Allows you to switch Metagross's held item with the opponent's, can be used to disrupt strategies.
* Bullet Punch: A priority move, allowing Metagross to strike first, good for taking out slower opponents.
* Iron Head: A strong Steel-type move for hitting Fairy types.
* Explosion: A self-destruct move, can be used to deal massive damage to the opponent's team.
Moveset Recommendations:
* Offensive Metagross: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, Thunderbolt/Psychic
* Defensive Metagross: Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Protect, Reflect
* Trick Room Metagross: Trick Room, Zen Headbutt, Earthquake, Shadow Ball
* Choice Band Metagross: Meteor Mash, Earthquake, Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch
Important Considerations:
* Item Choice: Metagross benefits from items like Choice Band, Life Orb, or Leftovers, depending on your strategy.
* Team Synergy: Consider the other Pokémon on your team and how Metagross can complement their moves and strategies.
* Opponent's Team: Analyze your opponent's team and choose the best moves to counter their threats.
Remember, the best moveset for Metagross will depend on your individual strategy and the specific format you are playing.