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 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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 № | 0376 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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. |
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. |
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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 Scarlet & Violet 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 | 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 Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Hammer Arm | Fighting | 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. |
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Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
Hone Claws | Dark | — | — |
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:
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. |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Metagross is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 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 | — | — | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Metagross sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
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 |
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 |
Answers to Metagross questions
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- Metagross or Jirachi?
- How rare is a shiny Metagross card?
- Can Metagross Breed?
- What are good items for these pokemon to hold?
- Is Chandelure or Metagross better for a B2W2 playthrough?
- Earthquake or Meteor Mash for Metagross???
- Agility or trick room metagross?
- Metagross Trick or Thunderpunch, or something else?
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Other languages
English | Metagross |
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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 |
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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