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Height
5'03" Imperial
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1.6 m Metric
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5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
1212.5 lbs. Imperial
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550.0 kg Metric
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1212.5 lbs./550.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 3
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 210
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Battle Exp.: 2101*
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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.
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 Template:Type2 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 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 Pokemon. 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. 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 Template:Mo.
Metagross's anime debut 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! belonging to a Psychic.
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.
Pokédex entries
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DP051
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Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon. With its four brains, it has an intelligence rivaling a supercomputer.
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon and the evolved form of Metang. Metagross has four legs and uses many powerful moves.
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In the manga
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
Upon its release from its Poké Ball, it will stay in one place and repeatedly use Earthquake.
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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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Metagross has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer.
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FireRed
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It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 600
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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By breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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 pseudo-legendary evolutions. Metagross is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios and Latias.
- Metagross has several differences with other pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary that does not have a 4× weakness.
- In addition, it also has the most type resistances out of the five pseudo-legendaries, with a total of 8.
- Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary that cannot learn any Template:Type2 moves.
- Unlike the other pseudo-legendaries, it does not resemble a reptilian lifeform.
- Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary.
- Metagross's evolutionary line is the only pseudo-legendary that cannot be caught in the wild in the generation which it was introduced. It's also the only Pokémon whose first evolutionary stage (Beldum) has never been available before defeating the Champion.
- Metagross evolves from its pre-evolution the earliest of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross's number in the Hoenn Pokédex and the Fiore Browser is the same: 192. This makes it one of thirteen Pokémon (only five evolution families) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
- Despite Metagross is known to levitate and move while airborne using its telekinesis powers, it does not possess the ability Levitate, nor can it learn Fly.
- Metagross has the highest Attack stat of any Steel-type and the third highest of any Psychic-type Pokémon after the Attack and Normal forms of Deoxys (i.e. highest Attack of all non-legendary Template:Type2).
- Metagross has the highest Attack out of all the pseudo-legendaries, tied with Salamence and has the highest base Defense.
- Metagross is tied with Skarmory for having the highest Speed of any non-Legendary Steel type, both having a base Speed of 70.
- Metagross is the fifth heaviest Pokémon, and the heaviest of all non-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross and its evolutionary relatives are the only non-legendary Pokémon with a catch rate of 3.
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 weight (1212 pounds), or the same German word that means big.
In other languages
Notes