Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Steven's Metagross ex
Ascended Heroes · #289 · Special Illustration Rare · 2026
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Card facts
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- Set position
- 289 / 295
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- HP
- 340
- Subtype
- Stage 2 · ex
- Evolves from
- Steven's Metang
- Retreat cost
- 3 energy
- Regulation mark
- I
- Illustrator
- chibi
- Pokédex #
- 376
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Ability Engine
- Damage efficiency
- 200 damage
- 66.67 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
- Setup
- Stage 2
- Needs its evolution line or Rare Candy to set up
Also does
Strategy & play
How Steven's Metagross ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
- Needs Metal Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Metal type, weak to Fire ×2 — a Fire attacker doing ≥170 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
- Retreat cost 3 — gets stranded Active if gusted; run Switch / Escape Rope or a Float Stone-style Tool.
- A Stage 2 — without Rare Candy you lose ~2 turns setting it up, and it’s gust-bait before it’s online (you must draw Steven's Metang first).
How to beat Steven's Metagross ex
- Exploit its Fire weakness — ≥170 damage one-shots it.
- KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- Trap it Active — 3 retreat means it can’t escape without help.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 1% of decks
- 2.67 copies on average · 307 decks
- Match win rate
- 43.0%
- -4.2 pts vs the 47.2% field average
Plays well with
Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.
More by chibi
This card was illustrated by chibi.
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About this card
Ability: X-Boot
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Basic Psychic Energy card, a Basic Metal Energy card, or 1 of each and attach them to your Psychic Pokémon and Metal Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
MCCMetal Stomp — 200
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:R×2
Resistance:G-30
Retreat cost:CCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
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Tournament play
This printing of Steven's Metagross ex has no recent tournament appearances, but a different printing is currently a meta staple.
Steven's Metagross ex — Destined Rivals
Played in 120 recent decks
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Steven's Metagross ex is real?
Steven's Metagross ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Steven's Metagross ex worth?
As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Steven's Metagross ex from?
Steven's Metagross ex is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Steven's Metagross ex?
Steven's Metagross ex is a Special Illustration Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.
Other Steven's Metagross ex printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
