Metagross

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

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)
0139 (The Indigo Disk)

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)
0139 (The Indigo Disk)

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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
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 Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Moves learnt by reminder

Metagross learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
Hone ClawsDarkStatus

Egg moves

Metagross does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
178GravityPsychicStatus
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
203Psych UpNormalStatus
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
217Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
218Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
220Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
225Hard PressSteelPhysical 100
228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial 75 100

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:

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 Metagross sprite from Scarlet & Violet
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
Location data not yet available

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