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'''Steven's Metagross''' (Japanese: '''ダイゴのメタグロス''' ''Daigo's Metagross'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Steven Stone]] in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}.
==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''=====
[[File:Steven and Metagross.png|thumb|left|250px|Metagross and Steven]]
======Mega Evolution Specials======
Metagross first appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' as a {{Shiny}} Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution]]. {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} sent it out in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Alain]]'s {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. It had very little trouble handling Charizard both offensively and defensively. Before the battle could be finished, however, it was interrupted by [[Lysandre]] and his {{TP|Lysandre|Pyroar}}, who used {{m|Flamethrower}}. Steven later sent out Metagross and Mega Evolved it while facing Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}. When Alain's Charizard was struck by Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, Metagross tried to grab it, but was knocked away by Rayquaza. It was then forced to take evasive action to avoid Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
Metagross reappeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', where it was used to battle [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Kyogre|Kyogre]] and Primal [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Groudon|Groudon]] to prevent them from reaching the Megalith. While Charizard faced Groudon, Metagross took on Kyogre. After Charizard was overpowered by Groudon and then returned to its Poké Ball, Metagross dealt with Kyogre by itself. It later {{m|protect}}ed [[Mairin]] from incoming chunks of ice while she was getting Alain to safety after he was knocked unconscious. Both Kyogre and Groudon were eventually stopped and defeated by Mega Rayquaza.
======Main series======
Metagross made its main series debut in a flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''. It appeared in another flashback in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', alongside its Trainer.
In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', Steven and Metagross arrived at [[Lysandre Labs]], where the two engaged in a battle against [[Mable]] and several {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s, allowing {{an|Serena}}, {{TRT}}, [[Mairin]], and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to infiltrate the base. It later appeared to subdue numerous other Team Flare Grunts with Psychic.
[[File:JN118.png|thumb|250px|Metagross battling Ash's Pikachu]]
In the [[XY135|following episode]], Metagross was sent out to fight against the Megalith {{p|Zygarde}} to prevent it from reaching [[Anistar City]]'s {{DL|Anistar City|sundial}} alongside [[Serena's Braixen]] and Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}}. The three Pokémon were quickly subdued by the creature's massive roots but were freed by [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Greninja}}, and Alain's Charizard. Despite their help, Metagross and the others were eventually subdued again but were freed once again by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the [[Kalos]] [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Diantha]]. After strategizing, everyone combined their powers to fend off the [[Giant Rock]]'s roots, allowing {{Ash}} and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Megalith Zygarde, which Lysandre had since controlled, Metagross continued to fight the beast until Lysandre's control device was destroyed which allowed [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] to destroy the Megalith Zygarde.
=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
Metagross appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Metagross was the first Pokémon Steven used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle against Ash. It went up against his {{AP|Dracovish}} before being recalled. It later battled against Pikachu in its Mega Evolved state. While it initially had the advantage due to its ability to predict Pikachu's every move, Metagross was eventually defeated by a combination of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, causing Steven to lose the match.


'''Steven's Metagross''' (Japanese: '''ツワブキのメタグロス''' ''Daigo's Metagross'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Steven Stone]] in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}.
====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Metagrossite anime.png|thumb|250px|Metagross's Metagrossite]]
During its battle with Alain's Charizard, Metagross was able to withstand powerful attacks, including ones that are super-effective, such as {{m|Blast Burn}}. It is also capable of dealing large amounts of damage as well with powerful Steel-type attacks, such as {{m|Flash Cannon}} and {{m|Meteor Mash}}. As shown in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', it can be friendly, such as when it voluntarily defended [[Mairin]] with {{m|Protect}} and fist-bumped Chespie after the battle.
 
When Mega Evolved, Metagross's processing capabilities are vastly increased. This gives it the ability to instantly understand what the opponent is going to do. Combined with its speed, Metagross can dodge nearly any attack.
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====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Metagross Psychic|1=Mega Metagross Flash Cannon|2=Mega Metagross Meteor Mash|3=Mega Metagross Protect|4=Mega Metagross Psychic|5=Metagross Agility}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Psychic|1=Flash Cannon as<br>Mega Metagross|2=Meteor Mash as<br>Mega Metagross|3=Protect as<br>Mega Metagross|4=Psychic as<br>Mega Metagross|5=Agility}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
 
====Artwork====
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| Artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
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===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Metagross in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
Metagross briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], where it was seen in its Mega Evolved form during a battle against {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}.
 
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven Mega Metagross Psychic ORAS Trailer.png|Using Psychic as<br>Mega Metagross}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
 
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{main|Steven (Masters)#In the anime|Steven (Masters) → In the anime}}
Steven's Metagross appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
Steven's Metagross briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Metagross in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
Steven owns a Metagross in every game he appears in, except for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as he doesn't battle the {{player}}. It was only mentioned in one of Steven's quotes.
Steven owns a Metagross in every game he appears in, except for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as he doesn't battle the player and it was only mentioned in one of Steven's quotes. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it gains the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It also appears as a {{shiny}} Mega Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]] to promote the {{DL|List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Shiny Metagrossite Beldum}} that launched at the full version's release.
 
===In the core series===
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it gains the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It also appears as a {{shiny}} Mega Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]] to promote the [[List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Steven's Beldum|Shiny Metagrossite Beldum]] that launched at the full version's release.
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|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
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===Pokémon Game Show Pokémon===
====In events====
=====Pokémon Game Show Pokémon=====
Metagross was distributed at Japan's [[Pokémon Game Show]] from August 17 to 18, 2013 as one of the Champion's Pokémon that appeared throughout all main series games released prior to [[Generation VI]]. Their level and moveset are based on the main series games they first appeared in. It has IVs of 30 for all stats.
Metagross was distributed at Japan's [[Pokémon Game Show]] from August 17 to 18, 2013 as one of the Champion's Pokémon that appeared throughout all main series games released prior to [[Generation VI]]. Their level and moveset are based on the main series games they first appeared in. It has IVs of 30 for all stats.


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==In the anime==
===In spin-off games===
[[File:Steven Shiny Metagross.png|250px|thumb|Steven's Metagross in the anime]]
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
[[File:Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Mega Metagross]]
{{main|Steven (Masters)}}
===History===
Metagross partners alongside Steven in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
Metagross made its appearance in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' as a {{Shiny}} Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution]].


Metagross first appeared when Steven sent it out and Mega Evolved it in a battle against [[Alain's Charizard]]. It was shown being extremely strong in both offense and defense, dealing heavy blows on Alain's Mega Charizard X and being able to withstand even a strong {{m|Blast Burn}} with little effort. Before the battle could be finished, however, it was interrupted by [[Lysandre]] and his {{TP|Lysandre|Pyroar}} using {{m|Flamethrower}}.
{{PairDex/h|Psychic|Steel}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Metagross|trainerimg=Steven|0376|Metagross|mega=Metagrossite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]|Steel|Ghost|Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


Steven later sent out and Mega Evolved his Metagross while facing Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}. When Alain's Mega Charizard X was struck by Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, Metagross tried to grab it, but was knocked away by Rayquaza. It was then forced to take evasive action to avoid Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Metagross appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Steven's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the [[Double Chain set 2 (Mezastar)|second Double Chain series set]]. Metagross also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating Steven, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Metagross, which can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].


It reappeared in [[SS032]]. It used {{m|Flash Cannon}} to protect Alain's Mega Charizard X from Primal Kyogre's attack, whilst Charizard battled Primal Groudon. It continued to battle against Kyogre and fought well but was almost defeated. It later protected [[Mairin]] from its attacks whilst she was getting Alain to safety after he was knocked out by Primal Groudon. They were later stopped by Mega Rayquaza and reverted to their normal forms.
=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Psychic}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|3-2-025|{{OBP|Metagross|3-2-025}}|Psychic|Steel|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Steel}}


It reappeared in the main series in a flashback in [[XY075]].
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Metagross appears in [[Pokémon Tretta]].


===Personality and characteristics===
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|Steel}}
During its battle with Alain's Charizard, Metagross was shown to not only withstand powerful attacks, including ones that are super-effective, such as {{m|Blast Burn}}, but deal large amounts of damage as well with powerful Steel-type attacks, such as {{m|Flash Cannon}} and {{m|Meteor Mash}}. As shown in [[SS032]] it can be friendly, such as protecting [[Mairin]] with {{m|Protect}} voluntarily and fistbumping Chespie after the battle.
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-05|{{OBP|Metagross|Z1-05}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Steel|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|Steel}}


===Moves used===
===Artwork===
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Metagross Psychic|1=Mega Metagross Flash Cannon|2=Mega Metagross Meteor Mash|3=Mega Metagross Protect|4=Mega Metagross Psychic}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Psychic|1=Flash Cannon as<br>Mega Metagross|2=Meteor Mash as<br>Mega Metagross|3=Protect as<br>Mega Metagross|4=Psychic as<br>Mega Metagross}}}}
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{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|SS031|Mega Evolution Special II}}
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Steven with Mega Metagross.png|x250px]]
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|SS031|Mega Evolution Special II}}
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Trainer Collection Steven Stone Artwork.png|x250px]]
{{anmov|normal|Protect|SS032}}
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{{anmov/f|psychic}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| Illustration featuring {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} and his team
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Steven Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Metagross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====History====
====History====
[[File:Steven Metagross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Steven's Metagross in Pokémon Adventures]]
====={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
Metagross is Steven's first known Pokémon. It debuted in ''[[PS191|Blowing Past Nosepass II]]'' alongside its Trainer. Metagross was first used in battle inside of the [[Granite Cave]], where Steven used it to battle a group of wild {{p|Mawile}} that were attacking {{adv|Ruby}}. Metagross defeated the Mawile by surprising them with an attack from underground.
Metagross is Steven's first known Pokémon. It debuted in ''[[PS191|Blowing Past Nosepass II]]'' alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In ''[[PS196|Ring Ring Goes Beldum]]'', Metagross was first used in battle inside of the [[Granite Cave]], where Steven used it to battle a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Mawile}} that were attacking {{adv|Ruby}}. Metagross defeated the Mawile by surprising them with an attack from underground.


Later, Metagross was used to save [[Wallace]] from a rampaging [[Tabitha]] under the influence of the {{DL|Colored orbs|Blue Orb}}s power. Steven and Metagross stalled Tabitha so that Wallace can head off to [[Sootopolis City]]. Once Tabitha had been defeated, Steven and Metagross went to Sootopolis, where {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} were having their climactic battle. With the help of {{adv|Sapphire}} and a [[blind boy]], Steven unlocked the seals containing {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. Steven would use these three Pokémon to help contain the power that Groudon and Kyogre released during their fight while Ruby and Sapphire trained on [[Mirage Island]] to prepare for their final battle.
In ''[[PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII]]'', Metagross was used to save [[Wallace]] from a rampaging [[Tabitha]] under the influence of the [[Blue Orb]]'s power. Steven and Metagross stalled Tabitha so that Wallace can head off to [[Sootopolis City]]. [[PS253|Once]] Tabitha had been defeated, Steven and Metagross went to Sootopolis, where {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Kyogre}} were having their climactic battle. With the help of {{adv|Sapphire}} and a [[blind boy]], Steven unlocked the seals containing {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. Steven would use these three Pokémon to help contain the power that {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} released during their fight while Ruby and Sapphire trained on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} to prepare for their final battle.


After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated and return to their slumber, Steven dies from the strain of controlling three Legendary Pokémon at once. Wallace borrowed Metagross to transport himself to Sootopolis so that he can help combat [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] for the final battle. Metagross was returned to its Trainer after Steven was revived with Ruby's {{p|Celebi}}'s powers.
[[PS264|After]] Groudon and Kyogre are defeated and return to their slumber, Steven dies from the strain of controlling three Legendary Pokémon at once. Wallace borrowed Metagross to transport himself to Sootopolis so that he can help combat [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] for the final battle. Metagross was [[PS267|returned]] to its Trainer after Steven was revived with Ruby's {{adv|Celebi}}'s powers.


====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|As a Mega Metagross]]
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|As a Mega Metagross]]
In the {{chap|Platinum}}, Metagross was seen with Steven as he sold the [[Villa]] he was staying in while searching for rare stones in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Once he finished, the two flew back to Hoenn.
In [[PS602]], it is revealed that with Steven's [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]] and its [[Metagrossite]], Metagross can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Metagross. It first Mega Evolved to battle a {{p|Hoopa|mysterious Pokémon}} that attacked {{adv|Emerald}} on the [[Sea Mauville]]. It Mega Evolved again to battle [[Zinnia]] and her army of former Team Magma and Aqua Grunts. As the battle goes on, Metagross quickly exhausts itself and loses the energy to battle. Steven reveals that Metagross also donated its life energy to the dimensional shifter, but the energy drain left it much weaker than normal and it cannot stay Mega Evolved for a long period of time. Steven states he attempted to try various means to bring Metagross back to full strength, but none of them worked.
 
In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Metagross assisted in stopping the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]].


Metagross returned with Steven in the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}. In [[PAORAS06]], it is revealed that with Steven's [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]] and its {{DL|Mega Stone|Metagrossite}}, Metagross can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Metagross. It first Mega Evolved to battle a {{p|Hoopa|mysterious Pokémon}} that attacked {{adv|Emerald}} on the [[Sea Mauville]].
====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
In ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]'', Metagross was seen with Steven as he sold the [[Villa]] he was staying in while searching for rare stones in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Once he finished, the two flew back to Hoenn.


====Personality and characteristics====
====Personality and characteristics====
Metagross's magnetism allows it to float in the air, and as such, Steven has been mainly relied on it as a method of flight transportation. It has also shown to be an extremely strong battler, defeating a group of [[wild Pokémon]] at once without any sort of trouble.
Metagross's magnetism allows it to float in the air. As such, Steven has been mainly relying on it as a method of flight transportation. It is also an extremely strong battler, defeating a group of [[wild Pokémon]] at once without any sort of trouble.


===Moves used===
During the Groudon and Kyogre arc, Metagross allowed Wallace to ride on it after Steven was killed by the strain of controlling the [[legendary giants]].
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Metagross Meteor Mash|1=Metagross Reflect|2=Mega Metagross Metal Claw}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Meteor Mash|1=Reflect|2=Metal Claw}}}}
 
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Metagross Meteor Mash|1=Metagross Reflect|2=Mega Metagross Metal Claw}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Meteor Mash|1=Reflect|2=Metal Claw<br/>as a Mega Metagross}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII}}
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|PS253|A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|PS253|A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|PAORAS06}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|PS602|PS602}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Steven's Metagross in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
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{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}
===Merchandise===
====CP2 accessories====
The release of the {{TCG|Legendary Shine Collection}} on July 18, 2015 also saw several TCG storage and protection solutions become available to purchase. These included:
'''Sleeves:'''
:The '''Steven & Mega Metagross Premium Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドプレミアム ダイゴ&メガメタグロス''' ''Deck Shield Premium: Daigo & Mega Metagross'') feature [[Hoenn]] {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Steven Stone]] and his [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{p|Metagross}}. Each pack contains 62 card sleeves and could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers. The sleeves were released again on January 27, 2017 after fans voted it the second favorite choice in the ''Deck Shield Big Election 35'' campaign, which was a poll to select the top 5 card sleeve designs from 35 of those previously released. The poll was held in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan.
'''Sleeve images:'''
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|background={{Psychic color}}
|border={{Steel color}}
|image1=Steven Mega Metagross Premium Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Steven & Mega Metagross<br>Premium Sleeves
}}
====Champion Steven Sleeves====
Another entry in the Trainer's Collection series, the '''Champion Steven Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド TC~OA Champion Daigo~''' ''Deck Shield TC~OA Champion Daigo~'') were first made available to customers visiting the Pokémon Center JF Special Branch present at Jump Festa 2016, held at Makuhari Messe on December 19 and 20, 2015. The pack of 32 sleeves were just one of many items released featuring or relating to [[Hoenn]] [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Steven Stone]] and his Pokémon as they appear in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], featuring illustrations by [[Hitoshi Ariga]]. The sleeves were subsequently made available in regular Pokémon Centers from December 26, 2015.
'''Product image:'''
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|border={{Steel color}}
|image1=Champion Steven Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Champion Steven Sleeves
}}
====June 2022 Pokémon Center accessories====
'''Pokémon Trainers merchandise:''' These items depict a variety of characters and their Pokémon as ''chibi''-style caricatures. These include {{ga|Red}} and his [[Red's Charizard|Charizard]], a {{tc|Pokémon Center Lady}} and her {{p|Blissey}}, [[Steven Stone]] and his Metagross, [[N]] partnered with a {{p|Reshiram}}, {{ga|Dawn}} and her [[Dawn's Piplup|Piplup]], {{ga|Blue}} and his {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Skyla]] and her [[Skyla's Swanna|Swanna]], a {{tc|Hiker}} and his {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Geodude}}, {{ga|Rosa}} and her {{p|Serperior}}, [[Lance]] and his [[Lance's Dragonite|Dragonite]], [[Cynthia]] and her [[Cynthia's Garchomp|Garchomp]], and [[Elesa]] with her {{p|Zebstrika}}. The illustrations were initially created for Japanese merchandise promoting the release of [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Masters]], which was sold at Pokémon Centers from August 2, 2019.
*'''Pokémon Trainers Playmat'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:Steven Metagross sparkling.png|thumb|left|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Metagross sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball.]]
[[File:Pokémon Champion Steven theme.png|thumb|200px|A Nintendo 3DS theme featuring Metagross]]
* In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Metagross doesn't sparkle like other [[Shiny Pokémon]] when exiting its {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* Metagross is Steven's only Pokémon in the anime to not be a {{type|Rock}}.
* Metagross was featured in a [[Nintendo 3DS theme]].
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Steven's Metagross
ダイゴのメタグロス Daigo's Metagross
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Steven Shiny Metagross.png
Steven's Metagross Shiny
Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png
As a Mega Metagross Shiny
Debuts in Mega Evolution Special II
Caught at Hoenn
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Clear Body*
Tough Claws*
Nature Serious*
Current location With Steven
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Metagross Kenta Miyake

Steven's Metagross (Japanese: ダイゴのメタグロス Daigo's Metagross) is a Pokémon owned by Steven Stone in the games, anime, and manga.

In the anime

Main series

History

Pokémon the Series: XY
Metagross and Steven
Mega Evolution Specials

Metagross first appeared in Mega Evolution Special II as a Shiny Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. Steven sent it out in a battle against Alain's Charizard. It had very little trouble handling Charizard both offensively and defensively. Before the battle could be finished, however, it was interrupted by Lysandre and his Pyroar, who used Flamethrower. Steven later sent out Metagross and Mega Evolved it while facing Mega Rayquaza. When Alain's Charizard was struck by Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, Metagross tried to grab it, but was knocked away by Rayquaza. It was then forced to take evasive action to avoid Rayquaza's Draco Meteor.

Metagross reappeared in Mega Evolution Special III, where it was used to battle Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon to prevent them from reaching the Megalith. While Charizard faced Groudon, Metagross took on Kyogre. After Charizard was overpowered by Groudon and then returned to its Poké Ball, Metagross dealt with Kyogre by itself. It later protected Mairin from incoming chunks of ice while she was getting Alain to safety after he was knocked unconscious. Both Kyogre and Groudon were eventually stopped and defeated by Mega Rayquaza.

Main series

Metagross made its main series debut in a flashback in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!. It appeared in another flashback in Coming Apart at the Dreams!, alongside its Trainer.

In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Steven and Metagross arrived at Lysandre Labs, where the two engaged in a battle against Mable and several Team Flare Grunts, allowing Serena, Team Rocket, Mairin, and Professor Sycamore to infiltrate the base. It later appeared to subdue numerous other Team Flare Grunts with Psychic.

Metagross battling Ash's Pikachu

In the following episode, Metagross was sent out to fight against the Megalith Zygarde to prevent it from reaching Anistar City's sundial alongside Serena's Braixen and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp. The three Pokémon were quickly subdued by the creature's massive roots but were freed by Ash's Pikachu and Greninja, and Alain's Charizard. Despite their help, Metagross and the others were eventually subdued again but were freed once again by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Kalos Gym Leaders and Diantha. After strategizing, everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save Chespie, bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Megalith Zygarde, which Lysandre had since controlled, Metagross continued to fight the beast until Lysandre's control device was destroyed which allowed Squishy and Z2 to destroy the Megalith Zygarde.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Metagross appeared in a fantasy in Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!.

In Battling as Hard as Stone!, Metagross was the first Pokémon Steven used in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Ash. It went up against his Dracovish before being recalled. It later battled against Pikachu in its Mega Evolved state. While it initially had the advantage due to its ability to predict Pikachu's every move, Metagross was eventually defeated by a combination of 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt and Iron Tail, causing Steven to lose the match.

Personality and characteristics

Metagross's Metagrossite

During its battle with Alain's Charizard, Metagross was able to withstand powerful attacks, including ones that are super-effective, such as Blast Burn. It is also capable of dealing large amounts of damage as well with powerful Steel-type attacks, such as Flash Cannon and Meteor Mash. As shown in Mega Evolution Special III, it can be friendly, such as when it voluntarily defended Mairin with Protect and fist-bumped Chespie after the battle.

When Mega Evolved, Metagross's processing capabilities are vastly increased. This gives it the ability to instantly understand what the opponent is going to do. Combined with its speed, Metagross can dodge nearly any attack.

Moves used

Steven Mega Metagross Flash Cannon.png
Using Flash Cannon as
Mega Metagross
Move First Used In
Psychic  Mega Evolution Special II
Flash Cannon  Mega Evolution Special II
Meteor Mash  Mega Evolution Special II
Protect Mega Evolution Special III
Agility  Battling as Hard as Stone!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Artwork

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Artwork from
Pokémon Journeys: The Series[1]

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Metagross briefly appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where it was seen in its Mega Evolved form during a battle against Brendan's Sceptile.

Moves used

Steven Mega Metagross Psychic ORAS Trailer.png
Using Psychic as
Mega Metagross
Move First Used In
Psychic Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Main article: Steven (Masters) → In the anime

Steven's Metagross appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer.

GOTCHA!

Steven's Metagross briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the games

Steven owns a Metagross in every game he appears in, except for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as he doesn't battle the player. It was only mentioned in one of Steven's quotes.

In the core series

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it gains the ability to Mega Evolve. It also appears as a Shiny Mega Pokémon in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version to promote the Shiny Metagrossite Beldum that launched at the full version's release.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Pokémon Emerald Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 ORAS Special Demo Version
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Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Metagross Lv.58
Meteor Mash
Steel
Psychic
Psychic
Earthquake
Ground
Hyper Beam
Normal
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Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
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Metagross Lv.78
Meteor Mash
Steel
Psychic
Psychic
Earthquake
Ground
Shadow Ball
Ghost
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Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
Bag Occa Berry Sprite.png Occa Berry
Metagross Lv.50
Bullet Punch
Steel Physical
Zen Headbutt
Psychic Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Hammer Arm
Fighting Physical
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Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
Bag Metagrossite Sprite.png Metagrossite
Metagross Lv.45ShinyVIStar.png
Meteor Mash
Steel Physical
Zen Headbutt
Psychic Physical
Bullet Punch
Steel Physical
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Champion battle/Second Multi Battle Battle Maison Multi Battle Partner
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Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
Bag Metagrossite Sprite.png Metagrossite
Metagross Lv.59/79
Bullet Punch
Steel Physical
Zen Headbutt
Psychic Physical
Meteor Mash
Steel Physical
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
376Metagross.png
Types:
Steel Psychic
Ability:
Clear Body
Held item:
Bag Metagrossite Sprite.png Metagrossite
Metagross Lv.50
Meteor Mash
Steel Physical
Zen Headbutt
Psychic Physical
Bullet Punch
Steel Physical
Hammer Arm
Fighting Physical

In events

Pokémon Game Show Pokémon

Metagross was distributed at Japan's Pokémon Game Show from August 17 to 18, 2013 as one of the Champion's Pokémon that appeared throughout all main series games released prior to Generation VI. Their level and moveset are based on the main series games they first appeared in. It has IVs of 30 for all stats.

The Trainer ID number is based on the game's release date in Japan, November 21, 2002.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Cherish Ball summary IV.png メタグロス Dex No. 0376 Serious nature. Ground Earthquake Souvenir Ribbon
Lv. 58 Type   Normal Hyper Beam
Spr 5b 376.png Steel Psychic Pokémon League Psychic Psychic
OT ダイゴ Apparently had a Steel Meteor Mash
ID No. 11212 fateful encounter at This Pokémon was available in Japan
from August 17 to 18, 2013.
Item Ability Lv. 58.
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry Clear Body  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: B W B2 W2

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Steven (Masters)

Metagross partners alongside Steven in Pokémon Masters EX.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#081 VSSteven Masters.png Steven #0376 MastersIcon0376.png Metagross
Bag Metagrossite Sprite.png Mega Metagross
Steel
SteelIC Masters.png
Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout

Pokémon Mezastar

Metagross appears in Pokémon Mezastar as one of Steven's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the second Double Chain series set. Metagross also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the Masters Eight Tournament that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating Steven, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Metagross, which can Mega Evolve.

As an opponent
Mezastar Steel type.pngMezastar Psychic type.png
MetagrossShiny
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Mezastar Steel type.png Meteor Mash


Disks
Tag No. Name Type Grade
3-2-025 Metagross PsychicSteel Grade 5
 



Pokémon Tretta

Metagross appears in Pokémon Tretta.

Tretta No. Name Type Class
Z1-05 Metagross (Birth! Z Tretta!!) Steel Tretta Master class.png
 



Artwork

Steven with Mega Metagross.png Trainer Collection Steven Stone Artwork.png
Artwork from
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Illustration featuring Steven and his team

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

History

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Metagross is Steven's first known Pokémon. It debuted in Blowing Past Nosepass II alongside its Trainer. In Ring Ring Goes Beldum, Metagross was first used in battle inside of the Granite Cave, where Steven used it to battle a group of wild Mawile that were attacking Ruby. Metagross defeated the Mawile by surprising them with an attack from underground.

In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII, Metagross was used to save Wallace from a rampaging Tabitha under the influence of the Blue Orb's power. Steven and Metagross stalled Tabitha so that Wallace can head off to Sootopolis City. Once Tabitha had been defeated, Steven and Metagross went to Sootopolis, where Groudon and Kyogre were having their climactic battle. With the help of Sapphire and a blind boy, Steven unlocked the seals containing Regirock, Regice, and Registeel. Steven would use these three Pokémon to help contain the power that Groudon and Kyogre released during their fight while Ruby and Sapphire trained on Mirage Island to prepare for their final battle.

After Groudon and Kyogre are defeated and return to their slumber, Steven dies from the strain of controlling three Legendary Pokémon at once. Wallace borrowed Metagross to transport himself to Sootopolis so that he can help combat Archie and Maxie for the final battle. Metagross was returned to its Trainer after Steven was revived with Ruby's Celebi's powers.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc
As a Mega Metagross

In PS602, it is revealed that with Steven's Mega Stickpin and its Metagrossite, Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross. It first Mega Evolved to battle a mysterious Pokémon that attacked Emerald on the Sea Mauville. It Mega Evolved again to battle Zinnia and her army of former Team Magma and Aqua Grunts. As the battle goes on, Metagross quickly exhausts itself and loses the energy to battle. Steven reveals that Metagross also donated its life energy to the dimensional shifter, but the energy drain left it much weaker than normal and it cannot stay Mega Evolved for a long period of time. Steven states he attempted to try various means to bring Metagross back to full strength, but none of them worked.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 21, Metagross assisted in stopping the meteoroid.

Platinum arc

In Leaping Past Lopunny, Metagross was seen with Steven as he sold the Villa he was staying in while searching for rare stones in the Sinnoh region. Once he finished, the two flew back to Hoenn.

Personality and characteristics

Metagross's magnetism allows it to float in the air. As such, Steven has been mainly relying on it as a method of flight transportation. It is also an extremely strong battler, defeating a group of wild Pokémon at once without any sort of trouble.

During the Groudon and Kyogre arc, Metagross allowed Wallace to ride on it after Steven was killed by the strain of controlling the legendary giants.

Moves used

Steven Metagross Reflect Adventures.png
Using Reflect
Move First Used In
Meteor Mash The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII
Reflect A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I
Metal Claw PS602
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Steven's Metagross in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Steven's Metagross
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Metagross Metal Celestial Storm Rare Holo 95/168 Sky-Splitting Charisma R 055/096
 


Merchandise

CP2 accessories

The release of the Legendary Shine Collection on July 18, 2015 also saw several TCG storage and protection solutions become available to purchase. These included:

Sleeves:

The Steven & Mega Metagross Premium Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールドプレミアム ダイゴ&メガメタグロス Deck Shield Premium: Daigo & Mega Metagross) feature Hoenn Champion Steven Stone and his Mega Evolved Metagross. Each pack contains 62 card sleeves and could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers. The sleeves were released again on January 27, 2017 after fans voted it the second favorite choice in the Deck Shield Big Election 35 campaign, which was a poll to select the top 5 card sleeve designs from 35 of those previously released. The poll was held in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan.

Sleeve images:

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Steven & Mega Metagross
Premium Sleeves
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Champion Steven Sleeves

Another entry in the Trainer's Collection series, the Champion Steven Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド TC~OA Champion Daigo~ Deck Shield TC~OA Champion Daigo~) were first made available to customers visiting the Pokémon Center JF Special Branch present at Jump Festa 2016, held at Makuhari Messe on December 19 and 20, 2015. The pack of 32 sleeves were just one of many items released featuring or relating to Hoenn Champion Steven Stone and his Pokémon as they appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, featuring illustrations by Hitoshi Ariga. The sleeves were subsequently made available in regular Pokémon Centers from December 26, 2015.

Product image:

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June 2022 Pokémon Center accessories

Pokémon Trainers merchandise: These items depict a variety of characters and their Pokémon as chibi-style caricatures. These include Red and his Charizard, a Pokémon Center Lady and her Blissey, Steven Stone and his Metagross, N partnered with a Reshiram, Dawn and her Piplup, Blue and his Blastoise, Skyla and her Swanna, a Hiker and his Alolan Geodude, Rosa and her Serperior, Lance and his Dragonite, Cynthia and her Garchomp, and Elesa with her Zebstrika. The illustrations were initially created for Japanese merchandise promoting the release of Pokémon Masters, which was sold at Pokémon Centers from August 2, 2019.

  • Pokémon Trainers Playmat

Product images:

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Trivia

Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Metagross sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball.
A Nintendo 3DS theme featuring Metagross


References

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Metagross.

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