Metagross (Pokémon)

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

Pokédex entries

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

Game locations

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) Arc Suit Fair sync pair scout: Arc Suit Steven & Metagross (Mega Metagross) UNITE Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems

In events

Pokémon Global Link promotions

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		Metal Coat (5%)
Ranch		Occa Berry (100%)
Black	White	Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2	White 2
Sword	Shield	Metal Coat (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Metagross

Mega Metagross

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Metagross is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

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

By a prior Evolution

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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon Connected to: Slowbro, Drowzee, Rhydon Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Why is there a big X in the middle of my face? Low HP (< 50%) I swear by the X on my face, I won't give up!
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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon Connected to: Slowbro, Drowzee, Rhydon Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Why is there a big X in the middle of my face? Low HP (< 50%) I swear by the X on my face, I won't give up!

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

For other sprites and images, please see Metagross images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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.

Other

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

Metagross made its animated 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 first appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, under the ownership of Orla. It has since made further appearances through Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Minor appearances

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

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Metagross 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

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.

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.

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 PNA6, under the ownership of Tadakatsu.

Main article: Metagross (TCG)

One Metagross figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Metagross

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.

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.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Metagross (UNITE)

Metagross is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Beldum and evolves into Metang at level 5, which evolves into Metagross at level 9.

• 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).

• Steven's Metagross
• Metagross (UNITE)
• Mega Evolution
• Pokémon fusion