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Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス, HepburnMetagurosu) (MET-uh-gross[1]) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Metagross concept art

Concept artwork of Metagross.

Metagross resembles a robotic spider. It has a light blue disc-shaped body with two red eyes and a large X in the center of its face. Each of its four legs is outfitted with three short claws.

Mega Metagross concept art

Concept artwork of Mega Metagross.

Mega Metagross is a result of one Metagross, one Metang and two Beldum linked up. When it Mega Evolves, it undergoes some drastic changes in its appearance. It now levitates in the air, and its four legs are now converted into arms. A spike is attached to its lower jaw. Its arm claws are longer and the X on its face is gold-colored. Four smaller legs are moved backward as well.

Behavior[]

Metagross is made up of two Metang that fused together. It has four brains which are all linked together as one by a complex neural network with the intelligence to solve highly complex equations faster than a super-computer. Metagross uses its large and heavy bulk to pin down prey. It is one of the few Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.

Because its magnetic powers are fully enhanced and strengthened in colder temperatures, Metagross becomes more energetic while living in snowy mountains. It uses its psychic abilities to defeat its enemies.

When Mega Evolving, Metagross becomes even more ruthless, using various tactics to ensure a victory. If it cannot win, Mega Metagross takes its opponent with it in a humongous explosion. Its claws are stronger and tougher, capable of smashing through rock.

Natural abilities[]

In the game, Metagross has the ability Clear Body, which prevents any of its stats from being lowered. When it Mega Evolves, Metagross gains the ability Tough Claws, which boosts the power of contact moves.

Evolution[]

Metagross is the evolved form of Metang as of level 45 and is the final evolutionary form of Beldum. It can further evolve into Mega Metagross when using the Metagrossite.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Metang None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Metang None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Metang None
Platinum Evolve Metang None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Metang None
Black and White Giant Chasm Rare
X and Y Evolve Metang None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Metang None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Metang
Pokémon Trozei! Phobosphere
Trozei Battle
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Metang
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Aegis Cave (Rock Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Evolve Metang
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Cavern Zone


Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

  • HeartGold

    It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

  • SoulSilver

    It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

  • Black

    Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

  • White

    Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

  • Black 2

    With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

  • White 2

    With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

  • 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.

  • 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.
    Mega Evolution: This form results from one Metagross, one Metang, and two Beldum linking up.

  • Moon

    A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.
    Mega Evolution: Mega Evolution stimulated its brain. It emerged as a ruthless Pokémon that will clutch at any means of ensuring its victories.

  • 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.
    Mega Evolution: Its intellect surpasses its previous level, resulting in battles so cruel, they’ll make you want to cover your eyes.

  • Ultra Moon

    It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.
    Mega Evolution: 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.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
80
Attack
135
Defense
130
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
90
Speed
70
Total
600

Stats
HP
80
Attack
145
Defense
150
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
110
Speed
110
Total
700

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Hammer Arm 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Magnet Rise —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Evo Hammer Arm 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
23 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
26 Bullet Punch 40 100% 30 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
29 Miracle Eye —% 40 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
32 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
35 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
38 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
41 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
44 Meteor Mash 90 90% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
52 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
60 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Magnet Rise —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
20XY
20ORAS
Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
20XY
20ORAS
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
23XY
23ORAS
Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
32XY
26ORAS
Bullet Punch 40 100% 30 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
26XY
29ORAS
Miracle Eye —% 40 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
29XY
32ORAS
Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
35XY
35ORAS
Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
41XY
38ORAS
Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
38XY
41ORAS
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
44XY
44ORAS
Meteor Mash 90 90% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
45XY
45ORAS
Hammer Arm 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
53XY
52ORAS
Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
62XY
60ORAS
Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Magnet Rise —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
1BW
1
Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1BW
1
Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
20BW
20
Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
20BW
20
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
28BW
23
Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
N/ABW
26
Miracle Eye —% 40 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
62BW
29
Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
32BW
32
Bullet Punch 40 100% 30 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
24BW
35
Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
44BW
38
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
36BW
41
Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
53BW
44
Meteor Mash 100 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
45BW
45
Hammer Arm 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
40BW
53
Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
71BW
62
Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Magnet Rise —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 3
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
20 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 3
20 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
24 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
28 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
32 Bullet Punch 40 100% 30 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Smart 2
36 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
40 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
44 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
45 Hammer Arm 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2
53 Meteor Mash 100 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
62 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
71 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 3 ♥
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
20 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 3 ♥
20 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 4 0 ♥
26 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
32 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
38 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
44 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Tough 1 0 ♥
55 Meteor Mash 100 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
66 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
77 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Smart 2
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Metagross can learn, refer to Beldum.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Gravity USUM —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Block ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Gravity  —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Block HGSS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Gravity HGSS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
ThunderPunch E 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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MMetagross Shiny ORAS
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  • Metagross was the heaviest non-Legendary Pokémon, at a weight of 1212.5 lbs. However, Mudsdale currently owns that title, at a weight of 2028.3 lbs. Nonetheless, Metagross still remains as the heaviest Pseudo-Legendary.
  • Metagross is the only genderless Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon.
  • Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that can't learn any Dragon-type moves.
  • Metagross and Tyranitar are the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that are not a Dragontype.
  • Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary who doesn't share any type with the rest of the Pseudo Legendary, as none of them are Steel or Psychic.
    • It is also the only dual-type Pseudo-Legendary (except Dragapult) that lacks a quadruple weakness to a single type: Dragonite, Salamence, and Garchomp all share a weakness to Ice-type moves, Tyranitar is weak to Fighting-type moves, and both Hydreigon and Kommo-o are weak to Fairy-type moves.
    • Metagross is also the only one of these Pokémon that resists the Fairy-type; the other Pseudo-Legendaries are all weak to it.
    • Until Gen VI retconned the Steel-type's interactions with Dark & Ghost-types, Metagross only had weaknesses to Fire and Ground, the fewest of the Pseudo-Legendaries.
    • Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary to resist Ice-type moves as Tyranitar only takes neutral damage from Ice-type moves.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Metagross is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Earthquake.
  • In Pokémon GO, Metagross is one of the few Pokémon that can have a CP of 3000 or more that is not a Mythical or Legendary.
  • Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon with a catch rate of 3.
  • Despite its Attack been its highest stat at 135, Metagross gives 3 EV's to Defense instead.
  • It is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that is based on a robotic lifeform instead of a reptilian.
  • Metagross (and its evolutionary relatives) were absent in the Pokémon Sword and Shield base game, but were reimplemented in the Crown Tundra expansion. It being implemented in that expansion specifically may be due to the combination of its blue color scheme and the whitish X on its face resembling the Scottish flag, the Crown Tundra being based on Scotland.

Origin[]

Metagross is likely based on a robot with some elements of a spider or crab and a supercomputer. Its ability to fly with legs tucked on all sides might be similar to a UFO. Metagross might also be based on a moon lander. Metagross's Sword Pokédex entry stating how Metagross itself becomes more energetic in colder climates may reflect on how certain metals become superconductors under cold temperatures.

Etymology[]

Metagross' name may be derived from the word metal and the French word gros, which means "big". It may also come from cross, due to its big cross on its face or its stern, angry expression. It could also include gross (a large amount) and meta (beyond), thus making meta-gross (beyond a large amount).

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 241. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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