Name origin

metal
solid material
gross
great, large
Metagross artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 376
Type Steel Psychic
Species Iron Leg Pokémon
Height 5′3″ (1.60m)
Weight 1212.5 lbs (550.0 kg)
Abilities Clear Body
Light Metal (Dream World)
Local № 192 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Metagurosu

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 210
Growth Rate Slow



Type defenses

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Metagross stats

The base stats for Metagross are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 80
270 - 364
Attack 135
247 - 405
Defense 130
238 - 394
Sp. Atk 95
175 - 317
Sp. Def 90
166 - 306
Speed 70
130 - 262
Total 600

Pokedex descriptions

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
LeafGreen
It is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
METANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Metagross learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
1 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
1 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
20 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
20 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
24 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
32 Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100
36 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
40 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
44 AgilityPsychicStatus--
45 Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090
53 Meteor MashSteelPhysical10085
62 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
71 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090

Egg moves

Metagross does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metagross can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
BlockNormalStatus--
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
GravityPsychicStatus--
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
ThunderpunchElectricPhysical75100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Metagross can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
ThunderpunchElectricPhysical75100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Metagross is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Metagross is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Metagross sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Metagross normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Metagross shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Metagross normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Metagross shiny sprite

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Where to find Metagross

Black
White
Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★ 2
Power ★★★★★ 5
Skill ★★★★ 4
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★ 2
Total 18

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