Metagross (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Metagross (disambiguation).

Metagross Iron Leg Pokémon メタグロス Metagross #376 Metagross Mega Metagross Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Psychic Unknown Unknown Mega Metagross Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Clear Body Metagross Cacophony Mega Metagross Cacophony Light Metal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Tough Claws Mega Metagross Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Metagross 8'02" 2.5 m Mega Metagross 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 1212.5 lbs. 550.0 kg Metagross 2078.7 lbs. 942.9 kg Mega Metagross 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Metagrossite [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Metagross 0 HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Metagross 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Metagross
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross using the Metagrossite.

Biology

Metagross is a massive, robotic Pokémon with a turquoise, disc-shaped body, and four legs. The main body appears to serve as both head and body, and this Pokémon's overall construction gives it the appearance of a mechanized arachnid. It uses its heavy body to pin down its prey before consuming them with its large mouth. A large, metallic cross is situated in the center of its face. On either side of the cross, a red eye peers out from a space in Metagross's metallic armor. Its four legs are joined to the main body by ball-and-socket joints. While the upper portion of the legs is relatively thin, they are considerably thicker below the knee. Each leg has three short claws on the end and a flat, blunt protrusion extending over the knee. The legs can be tucked in, allowing Metagross to float in the air.

As Mega Metagross, it constantly floats, and its legs become arms. It also gains four legs on the back of its head. The cross on its face turns pale gold, and it gains two small holes and a spike immediately below the cross, giving the impression of a goatee.

Metagross is the result of two Metang fusing together. This gives Metagross four brains in total, all connected by a complex network of neurons. Because of these complex connections and the number of brains, this Pokémon is capable of performing complex calculations and is more intelligent than a supercomputer. It uses its intelligence to analyze its opponents during battle. Metagross uses its fantastic strength to pin down a victim using its four claws and body. This allows Metagross to use its large mouth and teeth to chew its victim to pieces. This Pokémon can be found on rough terrains. Metagross can also be found living in snowy mountains as their magnetic powers becomes stronger in freezing temperatures.

Mega Metagross achieves its form by linking up a Metagross, a Metang, and two Beldum together. Its multiple brains process information simultaneously, enabling it to calmly assess the tide of a battle and defeat its opponent with accuracy. Mega Metagross also uses the psychic power inside its body to launch powerful attacks. Its claws are hard as steel and can easily smash even large chunks of rocks. Because Mega Evolution stimulates its multiple brains and increases its intelligence, Mega Metagross becomes a ruthless combatant that will clutch at victory by absolutely any means, no matter how horrifyingly cruel. If victory is deemed impossible, Metagross will attempt to dig its claws into its opponent and prepare to explode.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Steven's Metagross

A Shiny Metagross that can Mega Evolve debuted in Mega Evolution Special II, under the ownership of Steven. It is his main battling Pokémon in Pokémon the Series: XY.

Other

Metagross debuted in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of Rebecca. It was her main battling Pokémon.

Metagross made its main series debut in Like a Meowth to a Flame, under the ownership of Tyson. It reappeared in Choose It or Lose It! and At the End of the Fray during the Ever Grande Conference.

Anabel's Metagross first appeared in Talking a Good Game!. It battled Ash's Pikachu in the Battle Tower, and won easily. In Second Time's the Charm!, it was used during Ash's rematch. It defeated Corphish before tying with Tauros.

In Glory Blaze!, a Psychic's Metagross competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

In Noodles! Roamin' Off!, a wild Shiny Metagross attacked Team Rocket.

In Regaining the Home Advantage!, a wild Metagross battled nonstop 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. Since their crater was no longer usable, they took their battle to the streets of a nearby town, causing a lot of collateral damage.

In Analysis Versus Passion!, Alain's Metang was revealed to have evolved into a Metagross prior to the episode. It first appeared on a display screen, but together with his Charizard, it had apparently knocked out the majority of the opponent's team. In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, it later battled Ash's Pikachu and lost.

Minor appearances

A Metagross appeared in a flashback in Pace - The Final Frontier!.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Metang was on the Cianwood Greens Pokémon Baccer team with a Beldum and Metang, which competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

A Metagross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Metagross competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference. It was the last Pokémon to fall, losing to Kiawe and his Turtonator.

In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, a Trainer's Metagross participated in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Hodge and his Hariyama.

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.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, a male Team Plasma Grunt's Metagross surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Steven's Metagross

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Steven's Mega Metagross battled Brendan's Sceptile.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Steven's Metagross

Steven's Metagross appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Cynthia's Garchomp and Lance's Dragonite, it battled Cheren's Stoutland, Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario. At the behest of its Trainer, Metagross used Metal Claw on the opposing Pokémon, but they managed to defend themselves with their own attacks.

In the GOTCHA! music video

Steven's Metagross

A Mega Metagross briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Steven.

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

A Metagross appeared in PBK8.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Steven's Metagross

Steven owns a Metagross, who first appeared in Blowing Past Nosepass II. It carries 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, it was revealed to have gained the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross with Steven's Mega Stickpin.

In A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I, Emerald borrowed a Metagross caught by Crystal for use in the Battle Dome final against Tucker, which Emerald ultimately lost. Tucker himself also mentioned having a Metagross which has yet to be seen.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Ryū battled a Metagross with his Mamoswine in ABM14.

In the Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers manga

Nascour of Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers was shown to have a Metagross.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Koya has a Metagross, which first appeared in A New Battle Begins!.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Metagross appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kanetsugu.

A Metagross appeared in The Black Scroll: Nobunaga's Ambition, under the ownership of Tadakatsu.

In the TCG

Main article: Metagross (TCG)

In the TFG

One Metagross figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Metagross

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, until Metagross uses its attack and all the hit characters are blasted upwards.

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."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Metagross reappears as a Poké Ball summon in these games, working the same as in Brawl.

Trophy information

NA: A hulking Steel/Psychic Pokémon, Metagross weighs in at around 1,212.5 lb. Even Snorlax isn't that heavy! It uses Earthquake by stomping its powerful legs on the ground, sending nearby fighters flying and burying those who come too close. You'll be safe in the air, so use careful timing to stay that way.

PAL: A Steel- and Psychic-type Pokémon known as the Iron Leg Pokémon. At 550kg in weight, it's heavier than your average Snorlax. When its Earthquake hits, you'd better hope you're far away (or at least in mid-air), because the tremors can launch anybody on the ground. And watch out for its legs! They can stomp you right into the ground!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Metagross returns once again as a Poké Ball summon, functioning the same as in Brawl and for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Metagross also appears as a Spirit.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #192 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #264 Black Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. White Black 2 With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #201 X With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes. Y Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola SM: #216 Alola USUM: #280 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun It firmly pins its prey using its four claws and large body. Then the teeth in the mouth on its stomach chew the prey to bits. Moon A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains. Ultra Sun It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws. Ultra Moon It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner. Mega Metagross Sun This form results from one Metagross, one Metang, and two Beldum linking up. Moon Mega Evolution stimulated its brain. It emerged as a ruthless Pokémon that will clutch at any means of ensuring its victories. Ultra Sun Its intellect surpasses its previous level, resulting in battles so cruel, they'll make you want to cover your eyes. Ultra Moon When it knows it can't win, it digs the claws on its legs into its opponent and starts the countdown to a big explosion.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #131 Sword Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy. Shield Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Metang Emerald Evolve Metang FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Event Metang Colosseum Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Metang Platinum Evolve Metang HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Metang Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Giant Chasm (rustling grass) Black 2 White 2 Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Metang Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Metang
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Metang Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Metang Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Snowslide Slope (Wanderer)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Metang Trozei! Phobosphere, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Metang Ranger Go-Rock Squad Base
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Metang MD Sky Evolve Metang MD Blazing MD Stormy Wonder Mail codes PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House, Thunder Temple, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: World Axle - B2F Conquest Evolve Metang Rumble U Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 6 Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 470 Event: Metagross Appears (Shiny) Rumble World Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (Back Boss) Picross Area 15: Stage 07
Generation VII Rumble Rush Jirachi Sea, Aegislash Sea, Rowlet Sea, Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal Masters EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout (Steven's)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	JR Kyushu Train Station Metagross	Japanese	Japan	50	April 23 to May 6, 2012
B2W2	Strongest Class Single Battle Metagross	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Metagross	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013
BWB2W2	Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross	English	Europe and the United States	45	May 12 to July 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross	French	Europe and the United States	45	May 12 to July 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross	German	Europe and the United States	45	May 12 to July 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross	Italian	Europe and the United States	45	May 12 to July 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Video Game Championships 2013 Metagross	Spanish	Europe and the United States	45	May 12 to July 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Pokémon Game Show Steven's Metagross	Japanese	Japan	58	August 17 to 18, 2013
SMUSUM	Suwoong Cheong's Metagross	Korean	South Korea	50	September 15 to 26, 2018

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Global Link Metagross	English	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Metagross	English	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
BW	Global Link Metagross	French	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Metagross	French	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
BW	Global Link Metagross	German	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Metagross	German	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
BW	Global Link Metagross	Italian	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Metagross	Italian	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
BW	Global Link Metagross	Spanish	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013
B2W2	Global Link Metagross	Spanish	PGL	45	May 30 to July 25, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Emerald*		Metal Coat (5%)
Colosseum		Metal Coat (100%)
Ranch		Occa Berry (100%)
Black	White	Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Metal Coat (5%)
Sword	Shield	Metal Coat (5%)
Events*		Choice Band (100%)	Lum Berry (100%)
		Sitrus Berry (100%)

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Metagross

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Defense: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 700	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 2× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 011 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 066 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 1212 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00——% 10 1616 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10 2626 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3434 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4242 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 5252 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 09090 09090% 10 6262 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 7272 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 8282 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5

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/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10

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 VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   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 VIII 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 VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5

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 VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5 III IV V VI VII Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 III IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hold Back Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 III IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Miracle Eye × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 III IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

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!
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 R-192 Metagross fires a calamitous beam. Its power is overwhelming.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Normal Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-226/N-169 It protects itself with psychic orbs and launches powerful beams.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.4 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
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.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Meteor Mash Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Clear Body Ability 2: Bodyguard Ability 3: Thrust Defense: ★★★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Metang when its Attack is 110 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobutsuna, Tadakatsu, and Yoshiteru
Pokémon Battle Trozei Steel Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #641 Cross Attack Increases damage when making a + shaped match. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+ Mega Effects 8 Erases all Pokémon in an X-shaped pattern.			Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #641 Hammering Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Mega Effects 18 Clears one kind of Pokémon with the same type as Mega Metagross (max 10).
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 257 Base Defense: 228 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Psychic, Flash Cannon, Earthquake, Meteor Mash†, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Forms

Mega Evolution

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

Trivia

• Due to the way damage is calculated for Grass Knot and Low Kick, Metagross will take the same amount of damage from these moves with or without its Hidden Ability, Light Metal.
• Metagross's number in the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III and the Fiore Browser are the same: 192.
• Despite being a genderless species, Metagross is referred to as a male in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.
• Metagross is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that:
  • Does not share a type with another pseudo-legendary.
  • Is not resistant to Fire or weak to Fairy.
  • Is genderless.
• Metagross is tied with Salamence for the highest base Attack stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Metagross has the highest base Defense stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Metang and its pre-evolved forms all share both their standard and hidden Abilities with Registeel.

Origin

Metagross is similar to a robot. It also appears to be based on a supercomputer, given its mechanical structure and sheer intelligence, and a spider. Additionally, it is reminiscent of a UFO and a lander. Metagross's face may draw inspiration from the largest gear of the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient analog computer.

Name origin

Metagross may be a combination of metal and cross (referring to its facial feature), gross (referring to its weight of 1212 lbs., as a gross is 12×12), or groß.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese メタグロス Metagross From metal and cross or gross (referring to its weight of 1212 lbs.) or groß French Métalosse From métal and colosse Spanish Metagross Same as English/Japanese name German Metagross Same as English/Japanese name Italian Metagross Same as English/Japanese name Korean 메타그로스 Metagross Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 巨金怪 Jù Jīn Guài Literally "Giant gold monster" or "giant metal monster". Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi मेटाग्रस Metagross Transliteration of English name Russian Метагросс Metagross Same as English name Thai เมทากรอส Metagross Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Steven's Metagross
• Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
• Mega Evolution

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