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Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-coloured, 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 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' wise, computative nature. | Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-coloured, 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 {{P|Beldum}}, and its head/body 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' wise, computative nature. | ||
In the same way that its pre-evolved form {{p|Metang}} is comprised by two {{p|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. | In the same way that its pre-evolved form {{p|Metang}} is comprised by two {{p|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. | ||
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Metagross is a genderless species, as are its pre-evolutions, Beldum and Metang. | Metagross is a genderless species, as are its pre-evolutions, Beldum and Metang. | ||
===Special abilities=== | ===Special abilities=== | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== |
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Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. It is the heaviest non-legendary.
Biology
Physiology
Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-coloured, 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 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' 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
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
Metagross is also 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. Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Metagross was first seen in Destiny Deoxys under the ownership of Rebecca. It defended LaRousse City from some of Deoxys's "copies". Later in the movie, it helped to rotate some of the windmills that provided electricity for the city by using Psychic.
Tyson's Metagross debuted in Like a Meowth to a Flame.
Anabel's Metagross was seen in Talking a Good Game and Second Time's the Charm.
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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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
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
135
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126 - 205 | 247 - 405 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
Total: 600
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
Game | Generation III | Generation IV |
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Start | Take Down Confusion Metal Claw Scary Face |
Magnet Rise Take Down Metal Claw Confusion |
20 | Confusion Metal Claw |
Confusion Metal Claw |
24 | Scary Face | |
26 | Scary Face | |
28 | Pursuit | |
32 | Pursuit | Bullet Punch |
36 | Psychic | |
38 | Psychic | |
40 | Iron Defense | |
44 | Iron Defense | Agility |
45 | Hammer Arm | |
53 | Meteor Mash | |
55 | Meteor Mash | |
62 | Zen Headbutt | |
66 | Agility | |
71 | Hyper Beam | |
77 | Hyper Beam |
By TM/HM
Game | Generation III |
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TM06 | Toxic |
TM10 | Hidden Power |
TM11 | Sunny Day |
TM15 | Hyper Beam |
TM16 | Light Screen |
TM17 | Protect |
TM18 | Rain Dance |
TM21 | Frustration |
TM26 | Earthquake |
TM27 | Return |
TM29 | Psychic |
TM30 | Shadow Ball |
TM31 | Brick Break |
TM32 | Double Team |
TM33 | Reflect |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb |
TM37 | Sandstorm |
TM39 | Rock Tomb |
TM40 | Aerial Ace |
TM42 | Facade |
TM43 | Secret Power |
TM44 | Rest |
HM01 | Cut |
HM04 | Strength |
HM05 | Flash |
HM06 | Rock Smash |
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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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 | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
Metagross bears a small resemblance to the tektite enemy from The Legend of Zelda series.
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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