I'm sure you've noticed the trend in this place - where the first stage is utterly useless in just about every way imaginable? Metagross is no exception; the first stage learns all of one offensive move that results in recoil every time. However, I'd say the end result is definitely worth the effort of training it.

As for the Scyther, yes, that would be the case - I assume you're going to be allowing me the use of that Ditto for the other two, breeding-wise? Where are you located?