Metagross (Pokémon)

Metagross メタグロス Metagross
Artwork from R/S/E
Types	Steel/Psychic
Species	Iron Leg Pokémon
National Dex	#376
Johto Dex	#—
Hoenn Dex	#192
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R-192
Almia Browser	R—
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.
Lv. 100 at	1,250,000 exp.
Gender	—
Pokédex color	Blue
Catch rate	3
Footprint
Body style
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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.

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. The only two moves that Metagross can learn that Metang lacks are Hammer Arm and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Habitat

Rough-terrain Pokémon

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 in Glory Blaze!

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

Steven Stone in Pokémon Special 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

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

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

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

By TM/HM

By breeding

None.

By tutoring

Special moves

Pokémon Colosseum
Shadow moves		Level 50+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	???		Hyper Beam	Normal
--			Iron Defense	Steel
--			Metal Claw	Steel
--			Psychic	Psychic

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	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!
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.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -10%	IQ Group: E

Evolution

	Unevolved	→ Level 20	First evolution	→ Level 45	Second evolution
	Beldum  Steel  Psychic		Metang