Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrevealed the next Seven-Star Tera Raid challenge for trainers to face, as Metagross the Unrivaled will appear in raid dens throughout the Paldea region.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers will have a limited time to battle and capture one of the most popular monsters from the third mainline generation.
Known as the Iron Leg Pokemon, Metagross first appeared inPokemon Ruby and Sapphireas one of two pseudo-legendary creatures from the Hoenn region. Metagross shares this honor with Salamence, who was previously featured as a Seven-Star Tera Raid boss in late April. Metagross is the final form of Beldum and Metang, and it evolves from the latter at level 45. Metagross is a Steel and Psychic-type known for its crystalline blue body and four strong legs that it uses to crush its foes.Metagross can be found inPokemon Scarlet and Violetby catching a Beldum or a Metang in the Terarium’s Polar Biome and then evolving it.
Oncethe ongoing Golden Week event inPokemon Scarlet and Violetconcludes, trainers will have another Tera Raid challenge to prepare for. According to Serebii.net, the Seven-Star Tera Raid against Metagross the Unrivaled begins on Thursday, May 8, at 8:00 PM Eastern and ends on Sunday, May 11, at 7:59 PM Eastern.Pokemontrainers who miss out on facing Metagross the Unrivaled will have another chance to battle it on the following weekend, from May 15 to 18, at the same start and end times.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Metagross Seven-Star Tera Raid Details (May 2025)
Although Metagross is normally a Steel and Psychic dual-type creature, it will have the Steel type as its only Tera type. Trainers who defeat Metagross the Unrivaled will be granted the Mightiest Mark. Although some Seven-Star Tera Raid Pokemon have exclusively used their Hidden Ability, previous battles against Salamence and Tyranitar have proven otherwise.
Metagross has two potential abilities forPokemontrainers to bear in mind. Light Metal cuts Metagross' weight in half, and Clear Body prevents its stats from being lowered in any way. Of the two Abilities, Clear Body is the more threatening one. Coupled with moves like Meteor Mash, Psychic Fangs, Earthquake, and Stone Edge, Metagross the Unrivaled will be atough Steel-type Pokemonfor trainers to strategize around. However, Steel Pokemon are weak against Fire, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks.
Once its Ability is removed with moves like Skill Swap or Worry Seed,strong Ground-type Pokemon like Groudonor Quagsire could prove useful. It remains to be seen what strategiesPokemon Scarlet and Violettrainers will form to conquer Metagross the Unrivaled.
