Metagross
Metagross is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Iron Leg Pokémon
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Metagross has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 376 |
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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 № | 192 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 264 (Black 2/White 2) 201 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 216 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 280 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 131 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Defense |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 376 |
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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 № | 192 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 264 (Black 2/White 2) 201 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 216 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 280 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 131 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Defense |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Metagross changes
- In Generations 3-4, Metagross has a base experience yield of 210.
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. |
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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. |
Mega Metagross
Sun | This form results from one Metagross, one Metang, and two Beldum linking up. |
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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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
12 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
16 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
34 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
42 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
52 | Meteor Mash | Steel | 90 | 90 | |
62 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
72 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
82 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 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. |
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Hammer Arm | Fighting | 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. |
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Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 | |
Steel Roller | Steel | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Metagross is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
44 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Metagross learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
1 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
1 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
23 | Pursuit | Dark | 40 | 100 | |
26 | Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
29 | Miracle Eye | Psychic | — | — | |
32 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
35 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
38 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
41 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
44 | Meteor Mash | Steel | 90 | 90 | |
52 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
60 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Metagross learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 |
Egg moves
Metagross does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Metagross can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Block | Normal | — | — | |
Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Metagross. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | Evolution | |
Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Metagross can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | Generation 6 — TM | |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Metagross sprites
Where to find Metagross
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Beldum/Metang |
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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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Beldum/Metang |
Answers to Metagross questions
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Metagross |
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Japanese | メタグロス (Metagross) |
German | Metagross |
French | Métalosse |
Name origin
- metal
- solid material
- gross
- great, large