Metagross (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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
#0376
Metagross
Metagross
Mega 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
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
1212.5 lbs. 550.0 kg
Metagross
2078.7 lbs. 942.9 kg
Mega Metagross
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
Body11.png
Footprint
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Mega Metagross
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
External Links

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 floating and carrying passengers on its back

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.

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 is imbued with psychic powers and 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 become stronger in freezing temperatures.

Forms

Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross.

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.

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.

Mega Metagross
 

Evolution

Metagross evolves from Metang and is the final form of Beldum.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Beldum
 Steel  Psychic 

 
First evolution
Metang
 Steel  Psychic 

 
Second evolution
Metagross
 Steel  Psychic 


In the anime

Main series

 
Metagross in the anime
 
Mega Metagross in the anime
 
Shiny Metagross in the anime
 
Shiny Mega Metagross in the anime

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.

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 Remo's team during the Lumiose Conference semifinals. In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, it battled Ash's Pikachu in the finals and lost.

In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul used a Metagross in his battle against Ash. It went up against his Gengar, only to be defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in Battling as Hard as Stone!.

A Metagross under the ownership of Orla debuted in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!.

 
Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

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.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

 
Metagross (rear right) in the 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.

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.

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.

GOTCHA!

Steven's Metagross

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

In the manga

 
Metagross in Pokémon Adventures
 
Mega Metagross in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

A Metagross appeared in PBK8.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Ryū battled a Metagross with his Mamoswine in ABM14.

Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers

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

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

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.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

 
Metagross in 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 in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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

 
Metagross trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Metagross also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

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
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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.
Brilliant Diamond Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#139
Scarlet It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
Violet It firmly pins its prey using its four claws and large body. Then Metagross uses the mouth on its stomach to chew its prey to bits.


     
Metagross in the Alola Pokédex Mega Metagross in the Alola Pokédex Metagross in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Metang
Emerald
Evolve Metang
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Tower Colosseum (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)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Metang
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)


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 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
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
Generation VIII
MD DX
Sky Tower (31F-33F), Wish Cave (94F-98F), Joyous Tower (97F-98F), Purity Forest (92F-99F)
Mystery House: Magma Cavern, Silver Trench, Northern Range
Strong Foe: Silent Chasm (6F, 8F-9F) 
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Graucus Hall: Stage 470
Event: Metagross Appears (Shiny)
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Steven & Metagross (Mega Metagross)
UNITE
Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


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

In Pokémon Emerald, Metagross can only be found in the Battle Frontier. Metagross was available to be traded for in My Pokémon Ranch only as part of an online event.

Games Held items
Colosseum
  Metal Coat (100%)
Emerald
Ranch
  Occa Berry (100%)
Black White
Black 2 White 2
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Metagross
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
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
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
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
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Metagross is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
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
Rem.Rem. Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
Rem.Rem. Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
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

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM054  TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM063  TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089  TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM093  TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104  TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM109  TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM120  TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM121  TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM148  TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM170  TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM178  TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM180  TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM203  TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM217  TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM218  TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM220  TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10
TM225  TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM228  TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 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 or an alternate form of Metagross
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 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
  • 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
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By a prior evolution

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

Side game data

Metagross

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 

Mega Metagross

Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 300 Base Defense: 289
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, Return 

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default
 
Metagross
Metagross
 Steel  Psychic 

 
Metagrossite


Held Metagrossite
 
Mega Metagross
Metagross
 Steel  Psychic 

Evolution data

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


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
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
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Trivia

 
Promotional artwork of a Shiny Mega Metagross
  • 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 gender unknown species, Metagross is referred to as a male in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.
  • Metagross and its pre-evolved forms all share both their standard and Hidden Abilities with Registeel.
  • Mega Metagross is the heaviest Mega Evolved Pokémon.
  • At the time of its introduction, Metagross was the only fully-evolved pseudo-Legendary Pokémon to not possess a 4 times weakness to any type.
  • Metagross is also the only pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that, in its debut generation, had no members of its evolutionary line able to be encountered in the wild.

Origin

Metagross appears to be based on 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 (German for large).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese メタグロス Metagross From metal and cross, 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 Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 巨金怪 Jùjīnguài From , 金屬 / 金属 jīnshǔ, and guài
  Cantonese Chinese 巨金怪 Geuihgāmgwaai From geuih, 金屬 gāmsuhk, and gwaai


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