Metagross (Pokémon)
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| Metagross メタグロス Metagross | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #376 |
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| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #192 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-192 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Steel / Psychic |
| Species | Iron Leg Pokémon |
| Height | 5′03″ (1.6m) |
| Weight | 1212.5 lbs. (550.0kg) |
| Ability | Clear Body |
| Egg group | Mineral |
| Time to hatch | 10,240 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 Def |
| Exp. yield | 210 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 3 |
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Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. It is the heaviest non-legendary and is a Pseudo-legendary.
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Biology
Physiology
Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-colored, discus-shaped main body appears to be its head, as it lies at the center point where its legs branch out to give the impression of a mechanized arachnid. Each leg could be viewed as the body of a former Beldum, and its head/body as the four collective heads of Beldum used to fuse into it. Metagross has a metallic cross adorning its face diagonally between its two red eyes, often viewed as the letter "X" by onlookers, and this cross-shape is arranged to resemble both metallic "eyebrows" and a metallic "mustache." This is said to represent Metagross's wise, computative nature.
In the same way that its pre-evolved form Metang is comprised by two Beldum, a still more basic evolution stage, so is Metagross formed by the joining of two Metang. This essentially means that four Beldum make up a Metagross (this could be compared to Magneton or Magnezone, both of which are comprised of 3 Magnemite). However, four Beldum come nowhere near to the size of a Metagross.
Metagross's intelligence is extraordinarily high: not only does it have four brains (one from each Beldum) but they are also connected by a highly complex neural network, which is nowadays a more accurate measure of the capacity for intelligence than the net amount of brain tissue. Its developed cerebral powers are said to surpass even those of a supercomputer, similar to Alakazam. It can also use psychic abilities, including the ability to render its massive body airborne by telekinesis once it draws its legs together.
Gender differences
Metagross is a genderless species, as are its pre-evolutions, Beldum and Metang.
Special abilities
Metagross's movepool isn't that much different than than its predecessor, Metang. Than only two moves that Metagross can learn that Metang lacks are Hammer Arm and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Habitat
This Pokémon lives in mountainous areas. It can easily live comfortably on very steep slopes by planting its legs into rock or ground.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Metagross is a brutal predator. When hunting, it pins its prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using its large mouth on its stomach.
In the anime
Metagross was first seen in Destiny Deoxys under the ownership of Rebecca.
Metagross's debut appearance was in Like a Meowth to a Flame as one of Tyson's Pokémon.
Anabel's Metagross was seen in Talking a Good Game and Second Time's the Charm.
A Metagross also appeared in Glory Blaze.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Metagross (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Metagross was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at Jumpfesta. It starts by hovering above the stage before crashing down and creating an Earthquake.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| III | Ruby | Metagross has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs. |
| Sapphire | Metagross is the result of two Metang achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach. | |
| Emerald | Metagross has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer. | |
| FireRed | It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. | |
| LeafGreen | It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. | |
| IV | Diamond | Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. |
| Pearl | Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Evolve Metang |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Evolve Metang | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Realgam Tower (Shadow) | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Metang |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve from Metang |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobosphere Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Metang |
| Pokémon Ranger | Go-Rock Squad Base |
Base stats
| HP: | 80 | |
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| Attack: | 135 | |
| Defense: | 130 | |
| SpAtk: | 95 | |
| SpDef: | 90 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Metagross is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 2 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Magnetic Quarry |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | There is nothing to fear, for I have merged with others! | |
| 26%-50% HP | This is disheartening... My HP has been reduced by half... | |
| 1%-25% HP | The situation is dire... My body is close to disintegration... | |
| Level Up | I've leveled up! My merged power grows stronger still! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 30 | Minimum Experience: 326 |
Poké Assist: 
| Field Move: Crush x3 | Maximum Experience: 396 |
| Metagross fires a calamitous beam. Its power is overwhelming. | ||
Evolution
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Level 45
Metagross
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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For other sprites and images, please see Metagross images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Metagross has the second highest base stat average of all non-legendary Pokémon, the first being Slaking. However, it is tied with the four other powerhouse evolutions. Metagross is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios and Latias.
- Metagross bears a small resemblance to the Tektite enemy from The Legend of Zelda series.
- Magnezone is said to be related to Metagross due to their similar appearance and stats.
- Although it is said that Metagross is made up of two Metang, there is no visible evidence of this. In the only anime episode to date showing a Beldum evolution, Saved by the Beldum, when Morrison's Beldum evolves into Metang, it "creates" another Beldum and newly developed main body to evolve, instead of getting together with another Beldum. Likewise, if a Metang evolution is shown, it is highly unlikely it would involve two Metang evolving together. This is similar to the games.
- Metagross is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary whose types do not have a weakness that is 4x effective.
- Metagross evolves from its pre-evolution earliest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon
Origin
Metagross is similar to a crab.
Name origin
Its name may be a combination of metal and cross, referring to the mark on its face. It may also be derived from the words "metal" and "gross", referring to its size.
In other languages
External links
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