Metagross (Pokémon)

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Metagross メタグロス Metagross #376
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Steel  Psychic   Steel   Steel   Steel   Steel   Steel	Species Iron Leg Pokémon
Abilities Clear Body ----- Light Metal Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #192 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-192 Almia R— Oblivia R-226 Oblivia (past) N-169 Not in any regional Browser
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6m Metric 5'03"/1.6m 0.0m	Weight 1212.5lbs Imperial 550.0kg Metric 1212.5lbs/550.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 3 0.4%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown Genderless
Breeding Mineral group 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

It evolves from Metang starting at level 45. It is the final form of Beldum.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Trophy Information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Held items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 By a prior evolution 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Notes

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 formed by its tusks crossing 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.

Gender differences

Metagross is a genderless species.

Special abilities

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. Its developed cerebral powers are said to surpass even those of a supercomputer, similar to Alakazam. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, it can also use psychic abilities, including the ability to render its massive body airborne by telekinesis once it draws its legs together. Metagross's movepool isn't that much different than its predecessor, Metang. The only two moves that Metagross can learn that Metang lacks are Hammer Arm and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Possessing four brains, Metagross is an extremely wise Pokémon with unmatched intelligence. However, it is known to be a vicious predator-using its weight, it traps its prey under its body and devours them. Some are very aggressive and territorial of their homes and will not hesitate to attack intruders that trespass uninvited.

Habitat

This Pokémon lives in mountainous areas along with its evolutionary lines, but are even rarer than their pre-evolutions. It can easily live comfortably on very steep slopes by planting its legs into rock or ground. They can occasionally be found in Giant Chasm.

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

Major appearances

Metagross was first seen in Destiny Deoxys under the ownership of Rebecca.

Anabel's Metagross was seen in Talking a Good Game and Second Time's the Charm.

A wild Shiny Metagross appeared in Noodles: Roamin' Off where it attacked Team Rocket. It somehow knew how to Lock-On to its target, despite the species being incapable of knowing this move.

A wild Metagross appeared in Regaining the Home Advantage!, where it battled non-stop with a Magnezone. These two Pokémon normally battled with each other on a regular basis until their "battle arena" (a deep crater) became filled with water. Because their crater was no longer usable, they took their battle to the streets of a nearby town, and continued fighting, causing much collateral damage.

Minor appearances

Metagross's anime debut was in Like a Meowth to a Flame as one of Tyson's Pokémon.

A Metagross also appeared in Glory Blaze! belonging to a Psychic.

Another Metagross appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions under the ownership of a Pokémon Backer.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP051 Metagross Dawn's Pokédex Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon. With its four brains, it has an intelligence rivaling a supercomputer. DP158 Metagross Dawn's Pokédex Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon and the evolved form of Metang. Metagross has four legs and uses many powerful moves. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Steven Stone in Pokémon Adventures owns a Metagross. It's his flight Pokémon, carrying him from place to place with its levitation abilities. He also owns a Metang and many Beldum, which, along with his Metagross, help dig out and find rare stones in caves.

In the TCG

Main article: Metagross (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Upon its release from its Poké Ball, it will stay in one place and repeatedly use Earthquake. Anyone caught underneath the Pokémon will be buried into the ground and thus unable to move for a few moments.

Metagross was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at Jumpfesta, however, it hovered above the stage before attacking, unlike in the actual game.

Trophy Information

"An Iron Leg Pokémon. When two Beldum combine, they evolve into Metang. In the same way, Metagross is the result of two Metang combining. It's said to have the intelligence to match a supercomputer. Though it weighs 1,212.5 pounds, it is somehow able to fold up its legs and float."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Metang Emerald None Evolve Metang FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Metang Platinum None Evolve Metang HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Metang Pal Park Mountain Generation V Black White Rare Giant Chasm (Rustling Grass)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Metang
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobosphere Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Metang
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Aegis Cave (Rock Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger	Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Evolve from Metang
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rand's House Thunder Temple Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Colosseum		Metal Coat (100%)
Ranch		Occa Berry (100%)
Black	White	Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80	140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 135	126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 130	121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp.Atk: 95	90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp.Def: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 600   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
Start	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Start	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
Start	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
20	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
20	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
24	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
28	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
32	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
36	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
40	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
44	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
45	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
53	Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	100	85%	10
62	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
71	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Metagross obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metagross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metagross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Metagross in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Metagross in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metagross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Metagross can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Metagross cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metagross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metagross Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! My merged power grows stronger still!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 30 Min. exp.: 326 Max. exp.: 396 Browser entry   Metagross fires a calamitous beam. Its power is overwhelming.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  Present ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) Present (Crush ×1) Past (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It protects itself with psychic orbs and launches powerful beams.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Metagross was drawn to the fun-loving atmosphere of the PokéPark. He loves to play, especially at Bastiodon's Block Barrage.

Evolution

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Metagross images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Metagross is the only non-legendary Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage (Beldum) isn't available before defeating the Champion, in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
• Metagross's number in the Hoenn Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 192.
• Metagross has the highest Attack stat of any Steel-type, tied with Excadrill and Escavalier, and the third highest of any Psychic-type Pokémon after the Attack and Normal formes of Deoxys (i.e. highest Attack of all non-legendary Psychic-types).
• Metagross and its evolutionary relatives are the only non-legendary Pokémon with a catch rate of 3.
• Metagross is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon.
• Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Metagross is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that doesn't share at least one of its types with another pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Despite being a genderless species in the main Pokémon games, in Poképark Wii Metagross is referred to as male.
• In Pokémon Ranger, Metagross requires the second most loops of all Pokémon to be captured, with 30 loops required. Only Psyduck requires more loops.

Origin

Metagross is similar to a robot. It also appears to be based on a super computer, given its mechanical structure and sheer intelligence.

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 weight (1212 pounds), or the same German word that means big.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Metagross French Metalosse From metal and molosse. Korean 메타그로스 Metagross Chinese (Taiwan) 巨金怪 Jù Jīn Guài Literally "Giant gold monster".

Notes

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