Metagross

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Iron Leg Pokémon.

Metagross is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Pokédex data

National № 0376
Type Steel Psychic
Species Iron Leg Pokémon
Height 1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight 550.0 kg (1212.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Clear Body
Light Metal (hidden ability)
Local № 0192 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0264 (Black 2/White 2)
0201 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0216 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0280 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0131 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 3 Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 270
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Metagross.

Pokédex data

National № 0376
Type Steel Psychic
Species Iron Leg Pokémon
Height 2.5 m (8′02″)
Weight 942.9 kg (2078.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Tough Claws
Local № 0192 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0264 (Black 2/White 2)
0201 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0216 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0280 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0131 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 3 Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 315
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP 80
270 364
Attack 145
265 427
Defense 150
274 438
Sp. Atk 105
193 339
Sp. Def 110
202 350
Speed 110
202 350
Total 700 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Metagross.

Evolution chart

(Level 20) (Level 45)

Metagross changes

Pokédex entries

Metagross

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
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
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Black
White
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
Black 2
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.
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.
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
Shining Pearl
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

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.

Moves learned by Metagross

Moves learnt by level up

Metagross learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
12Magnet RiseElectricStatus
16Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
26Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
52Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90
62Iron DefenseSteelStatus
72AgilityPsychicStatus
82Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metagross learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Egg moves

Metagross does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Metagross learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
12Magnet RiseElectricStatus
16Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
26Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
52Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90
62Iron DefenseSteelStatus
72AgilityPsychicStatus
82Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metagross learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Egg moves

Metagross does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Metagross can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
Steel RollerSteelPhysical 130 100

Moves learnt by TM

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Metagross sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Metagross sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Metagross sprite from Diamond & Pearl Metagross sprite from Black & White Metagross sprite from X & Y Metagross sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Metagross sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Metagross Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Metagross Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Metagross Shiny sprite from Black & White Metagross Shiny sprite from X & Y Metagross Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Metagross

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Beldum/Metang
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Beldum/Metang
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Beldum/Metang
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Beldum/Metang
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Beldum/Metang
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Beldum/Metang
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Not available in this game

Other languages

English Metagross
Japanese メタグロス (Metagross)
German Metagross
French Métalosse
Italian Metagross
Spanish Metagross
Korean 메타그로스 (metageuroseu)
Chinese (Simplified) 巨金怪
Chinese (Traditional) 巨金怪

 

English Iron Leg Pokémon
Japanese てつあしポケモン
German Eisenfuß-Pokémon
French Pokémon Pattefer
Italian Pokémon Ferrarto
Spanish Pokémon Pata Hierro
Korean 무쇠다리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 铁足宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵足寶可夢

Name origin

metal
solid material
gross
great, large