Metagross (Pokémon)
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| 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.
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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. The 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
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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Platinum | Currently unknown |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | None | Evolve Metang |
| Emerald | None | Evolve Metang | ||
| FireRed | LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Colosseum | One | Realgam Tower (Shadow) | ||
| XD | None | Trade | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | None | Evolve Metang |
| Platinum | None | Evolve Metang | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain | |||
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 and Blue) | Evolve from Metang |
| Pokémon Ranger | Go-Rock Squad Base |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Evolve from Metang |
Base stats
| HP: | 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 135 | |
| Defense: | 130 | |
| SpAtk: | 95 | |
| SpDef: | 90 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
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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
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
|
| Start | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| Start | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100% | 25 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| Start | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| 20 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100% | 25 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| 20 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| 24 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
|
| 28 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100% | 20 | Smart | 1 ♥
|
| 32 | Bullet Punch | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
|
| 36 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
|
| 40 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 44 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| 45 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| 53 | Meteor Mash | Steel | Physical | 100 | 85% | 10 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| 62 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
|
| 71 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
None.
By tutoring
| Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: III | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||||
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | DynamicPunch | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 | Beauty | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 10 | 95% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Psych Up | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Selfdestruct | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100% | 5 | Beauty | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | ThunderPunch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Trick | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 | Smart | 0
|
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
|
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available. | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||
| | Recruit Rate: -10% | IQ Group: E |
Evolution
| Unevolved | → Level 20 | First evolution | → Level 45 | Second evolution | ||
![]() Beldum Steel Psychic | ![]() Metang |



