Meteor Mash Metagross is available again during the PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships celebration in Pokémon GO. To get Meteor Mash on Metagross during the event, evolve Metang into Metagross while the featured attack is available between August 25 and August 30, 2026.
Meteor Mash is the featured Charged Attack for Metagross during the event, and Beldum will also appear more frequently in the wild during the World Championships portion of the celebration.
That makes Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 a particularly useful opportunity for Trainers who have been waiting to evolve a strong Beldum or Metang into a Meteor Mash Metagross.
Featured Attacks Checklist
| Pokémon | Featured attack | Type | PvP | Raids | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alolan Sandslash | Shadow Claw | Fast Attack | High | Low | |
| Primeape | Rage Fist | Charged Attack | High | Low | |
| Lickitung | Body Slam | Charged Attack | High | Low | |
| Feraligatr | Hydro Cannon | Charged Attack | High | Medium | |
| Quagsire | Aqua Tail | Charged Attack | High | Low | |
| Gardevoir | Synchronoise | Charged Attack | Situational | Low | |
| Walrein | Powder Snow | Fast Attack | High | Low | |
| Walrein | Icicle Spear | Charged Attack | High | Low | |
| Metagross | Meteor Mash | Charged Attack | High | High | |
| Lickilicky | Body Slam | Charged Attack | High | Low | |
| Togekiss | Aura Sphere | Charged Attack | Situational | Medium | |
| Gallade | Synchronoise | Charged Attack | Situational | Low | |
| Hydreigon | Brutal Swing | Charged Attack | Situational | High | |
| Greninja | Hydro Cannon | Charged Attack | High | Medium | |
| Decidueye | Frenzy Plant | Charged Attack | Medium | Medium | |
| Incineroar | Blast Burn | Charged Attack | Medium | Medium | |
| Inteleon | Hydro Cannon | Charged Attack | Medium | Medium | |
| Corviknight | Air Cutter | Charged Attack | Situational | Low | |
| Annihilape | Rage Fist | Charged Attack | High | Low |
How to Get Meteor Mash Metagross in Pokémon GO
The confirmed way to get Meteor Mash Metagross during Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 is to evolve Metang into Metagross during the event.
The full PokémonXP and Worlds celebration runs across two phases:
| Event phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| PokémonXP | August 25 at 10:00 a.m. to August 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time |
| 2026 Pokémon World Championships | August 28 at 10:00 a.m. to August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time |
Metagross is one of the Pokémon confirmed to know a featured attack when caught or evolved during the event, with Meteor Mash listed as its featured Charged Attack.
If you already have a suitable Beldum or Metang, you can therefore prepare it in advance and complete the final evolution during the event window.
When Can You Get Meteor Mash Metagross During Worlds 2026?
The Meteor Mash Metagross opportunity begins with PokémonXP on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The wider celebration finishes on Sunday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
That gives Trainers several days to evolve Metagross with Meteor Mash rather than limiting the move to the three-day World Championships portion.
The increased Beldum spawns, however, begin later.
Beldum appears more frequently from August 28 at 10:00 a.m. until August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time, alongside the World Championships wild spawn pool.
Important Dates & Stream Times
Where to Find Beldum During Pokémon GO Worlds 2026
Beldum is one of the less common wild Pokémon available during the World Championships part of the event.
The Worlds wild spawn pool includes Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Lickitung, Totodile, Wooper, Foongus, Froakie and Litten.
Togetic and Beldum are listed as less common encounters.
That means Trainers looking to build a new Meteor Mash Metagross should check Beldum whenever it appears between August 28 and August 30.
Beldum can also potentially be Shiny during the event.
Wild Encounters
Alolan Sandshrew
Mankey
Lickitung
Totodile
Wooper
Foongus
Froakie
Litten
Togetic
Beldum
How Much Beldum Candy Do You Need for Meteor Mash Metagross?
Beldum has a three-stage evolution line.
| Evolution | Candy Required |
|---|---|
| Beldum → Metang | 25 Beldum Candy |
| Metang → Metagross | 100 Beldum Candy |
| Beldum → Metagross total | 125 Beldum Candy |
Starting with a Beldum therefore requires 125 Beldum Candy to reach Metagross.
If you already have a Metang ready to evolve, you only need 100 Beldum Candy for the final evolution into Meteor Mash Metagross.
The increased Beldum encounters during Worlds provide an opportunity to collect additional Candy, although Beldum is listed among the less common event spawns rather than the main increased spawn group.
Can You Evolve an Old Beldum Into Meteor Mash Metagross?
Yes. You do not need to catch your Beldum during Pokémon GO Worlds 2026 to take advantage of the featured attack.
The event specifically includes Pokémon evolved during the event among those that can receive featured attacks.
This means a Beldum or Metang already sitting in your Pokémon storage can be evolved during the event window to obtain Meteor Mash Metagross.
That is particularly useful for Trainers who have previously saved a high-stat, Shiny or otherwise desirable Beldum for the next Meteor Mash evolution opportunity.
Can Shiny Metagross Get Meteor Mash During Worlds 2026?
Yes. A Shiny Beldum can be evolved through Metang into Shiny Meteor Mash Metagross during the event.
Beldum is also Shiny eligible in the World Championships wild spawn pool.
The featured attack is tied to the evolution window rather than the Pokémon’s Shiny status, so both regular and Shiny Metagross can receive Meteor Mash when evolved during the eligible period.
Damage taken when Metagross is hit by each type: Weak to Resists Strongly resists Immune to Based on Steel / Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
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What Type of Move Is Meteor Mash?
Meteor Mash is a Steel-type Charged Attack.
During the PokémonXP and World Championships event, Metagross is specifically listed among the Pokémon receiving a featured attack, with Meteor Mash returning as its Charged Attack.
It is one of 19 featured attack entries announced for the celebration, alongside moves including Hydro Cannon for Feraligatr, Rage Fist for Annihilape, Brutal Swing for Hydreigon and Powder Snow and Icicle Spear for Walrein.
For Trainers with several Pokémon waiting for exclusive moves, Meteor Mash Metagross is one of the standout evolutions available during the event.
Best Time to Get Meteor Mash Metagross During Pokémon GO Worlds 2026
Although the featured attack window begins on August 25, the best time to work on a new Meteor Mash Metagross is likely to be from August 28 onward.
That is when Beldum joins the increased World Championships wild encounters, giving Trainers a chance to catch more Beldum and collect the Candy needed for its evolutions.
Anyone who already has enough Candy and a Beldum or Metang ready to evolve does not need to wait for August 28. Meteor Mash is part of the wider PokémonXP and Worlds featured attack event beginning August 25.
The final deadline is August 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time, when the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in-game event ends.
