Metagross

Metagross
Current
Information
Type	Steel /  Psychic
Gender	Genderless
Abilities	Regular Clear Body Hidden Light Metal
Species	Iron Leg Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.6 m / 5'03" Weight 550.0 kg / 1212.5 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation III
Evolution	Evolves from Metang
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Blue Egg group(s) Mineral Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0376
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	192 / 201 (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / 264 (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	216 / 280 (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / 131 (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry 139
In other languages
Japanese	Name メタグロス Metagurosu
Japanese	Name メタグロス Metagurosu
English	Name Metagross
English	Name Metagross
Metagross
Information
Type	Steel /  Psychic
Gender	Genderless
Abilities	Regular Tough Claws
Height and Weight	Height 2.5 m / 8'02" Weight 942.9 kg / 2078.7 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation III
Evolution	Evolves from Metang
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Blue Egg group(s) Mineral Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0376M
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	192 / 201 (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / 264 (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	216 / 280 (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A

Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス, Hepburn: Metagurosu) (MET-uh-gross) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Concept artwork of Metagross.

Metagross resembles a robotic spider. It has a light blue disc-shaped body with two red eyes and a large X in the center of its face. Each of its four legs is outfitted with three short claws.

Concept artwork of Mega Metagross.

Mega Metagross is a result of one Metagross, one Metang and two Beldum linked up. When it Mega Evolves, it undergoes some drastic changes in its appearance. It now levitates in the air, and its four legs are now converted into arms. A spike is attached to its lower jaw. Its arm claws are longer and the X on its face is gold-colored. Four smaller legs are moved backward as well.

Behavior

Metagross is made up of two Metang that fused together. It has four brains which are all linked together as one by a complex neural network with the intelligence to solve highly complex equations faster than a super-computer. Metagross uses its large and heavy bulk to pin down prey. It is one of the few Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.

Because its magnetic powers are fully enhanced and strengthened in colder temperatures, Metagross becomes more energetic while living in snowy mountains. It uses its psychic abilities to defeat its enemies.

When Mega Evolving, Metagross becomes even more ruthless, using various tactics to ensure a victory. If it cannot win, Mega Metagross takes its opponent with it in a humongous explosion. Its claws are stronger and tougher, capable of smashing through rock.

Natural abilities

In the game, Metagross has the ability Clear Body, which prevents any of its stats from being lowered. When it Mega Evolves, Metagross gains the ability Tough Claws, which boosts the power of contact moves.

Evolution

Metagross is the evolved form of Metang as of level 45 and is the final evolutionary form of Beldum. It can further evolve into Mega Metagross when using the Metagrossite.

Game info

Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire	Evolve Metang	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Trade	None
Emerald	Evolve Metang	None
Diamond and Pearl	Evolve Metang	None
Platinum	Evolve Metang	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Evolve Metang	None
Black and White	Giant Chasm	Rare
X and Y	Evolve Metang	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Metang	None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s)	Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Metang
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobosphere Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Metang
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Aegis Cave (Rock Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger	Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Evolve Metang
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

Pokédex entries

• 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

  It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

• 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

  Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

• Pearl

  Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

• Platinum

  Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

• HeartGold

  It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

• SoulSilver

  It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

• Black

  Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

• White

  Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

• Black 2

  With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

• 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.
  Mega Evolution: This form results from one Metagross, one Metang, and two Beldum linking up.

• Moon

  A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.
  Mega Evolution: Mega Evolution stimulated its brain. It emerged as a ruthless Pokémon that will clutch at any means of ensuring its victories.

• 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.
  Mega Evolution: Its intellect surpasses its previous level, resulting in battles so cruel, they’ll make you want to cover your eyes.

• Ultra Moon

  It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.
  Mega Evolution: 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.

• 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.

Stats

• Metagross
• Mega Metagross

Stats
HP	80
Attack	135
Defense	130
Sp. Atk	95
Sp. Def	90
Speed	70
Total	600

Stats
HP	80
Attack	145
Defense	150
Sp. Atk	105
Sp. Def	110
Speed	110
Total	700

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
1	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
1	Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
Evo	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
23	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
26	Bullet Punch	40	100%	30	Steel	Physical
29	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status
32	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
35	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
38	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
41	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
44	Meteor Mash	90	90%	10	Steel	Physical
52	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
60	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1XY 1ORAS	Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
20XY 20ORAS	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
20XY 20ORAS	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
23XY 23ORAS	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
32XY 26ORAS	Bullet Punch	40	100%	30	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
26XY 29ORAS	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
29XY 32ORAS	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
35XY 35ORAS	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
41XY 38ORAS	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
38XY 41ORAS	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
44XY 44ORAS	Meteor Mash	90	90%	10	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
45XY 45ORAS	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
53XY 52ORAS	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
62XY 60ORAS	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1BW 1	Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
1BW 1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1BW 1	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
1BW 1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
20BW 20	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special
20BW 20	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
28BW 23	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
N/ABW 26	Miracle Eye	—	—%	40	Psychic	Status
62BW 29	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
32BW 32	Bullet Punch	40	100%	30	Steel	Physical
24BW 35	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
44BW 38	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
36BW 41	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
53BW 44	Meteor Mash	100	85%	10	Steel	Physical
45BW 45	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
40BW 53	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
71BW 62	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		3 ♥
1	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
20	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic	Special		3 ♥
20	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
24	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
28	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
32	Bullet Punch	40	100%	30	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
36	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
40	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		2 ♥
44	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
45	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
53	Meteor Mash	100	85%	10	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
62	Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		2 ♥
71	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic		2 ♥	3 ♥
1	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
20	Confusion	50	100%	25	Psychic		2 ♥	3 ♥
20	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel		4 ♥	0 ♥
26	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
32	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark		2 ♥	1 ♥
38	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
44	Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel		1 ♥	0 ♥
55	Meteor Mash	100	85%	10	Steel		2 ♥	0 ♥
66	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic		3 ♥	0 ♥
77	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM98	Power-Up Punch	40	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM19	Telekinesis	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		3 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM74	Gyro Ball	—	100%	5	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
TM76	Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		3 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special		2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		2 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM16	Light Screen	—	—%	30	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM33	Reflect	—	—%	20	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM05	Flash	—	70%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Metagross can learn, refer to Beldum.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Ally Switch USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Block USUM	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Gravity USUM	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Ice Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Defense USUM	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Head USUM	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Magnet Rise USUM	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Signal Beam USUM	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock USUM	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM	75	100%	10	Ground	Physical
Telekinesis USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Thunder Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Trick USUM	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt USUM	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Block ORAS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Gravity ORAS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Block	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Gravity	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Block HGSS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥
Fury Cutter	10	95%	20	Bug	Physical		2 ♥
Gravity HGSS	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		2 ♥
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		2 ♥
Iron Defense	—	—%	15	Steel	Status		2 ♥
Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
Magnet Rise	—	—%	10	Electric	Status		2 ♥
Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground	Special		3 ♥
Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special		0 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		2 ♥
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
Zen Headbutt	80	90%	15	Psychic	Physical		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD	85	100%	15	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
Defense Curl E	—	—%	40	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD	120	100%	15	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
DynamicPunch E	100	50%	5	Fighting		2 ♥	1 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE	250	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Fury Cutter E	10	95%	20	Bug		3 ♥	0 ♥
Ice Punch E	75	100%	15	Ice		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD	55	95%	15	Ice		1 ♥	3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Mud-Slap E	20	100%	10	Ground		2 ♥	1 ♥
Psych Up E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE	75	90%	10	Rock		1 ♥	3 ♥
Rollout E	30	90%	20	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD	200	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swift E	60	—%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
ThunderPunch E	75	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation VI

Metagross's sprite

Metagross's Shiny sprite

Metagross's back sprite

Metagross's Shiny back sprite

Mega Evolution sprites

Front	Back
Front	Back

Appearances

Anime

• Tyson's Metagross.
• Alain's Metagross.
• Paul's Metagross.
• Orla's Metagross.
• Mega Metagross in the anime.
• A shiny Metagross in the anime.
• A shiny Mega Metagross in the anime.

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Recurring

• Tyson's Metagross
• Steven's Metagross
• Alain's Metagross
• Paul's Metagross
• Orla's Metagross

Minor

• Rebecca's Metagross
• Anabel's Metagross
• Psychic's Metagross
• Shiny Metagross
• Metagross (DP158)

Trivia

• Metagross was the heaviest non-Legendary Pokémon, at a weight of 1212.5 lbs. However, Mudsdale currently owns that title, at a weight of 2028.3 lbs. Nonetheless, Metagross still remains as the heaviest Pseudo-Legendary.
• Metagross is the only genderless Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon.
• Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that can't learn any Dragon-type moves.
• Metagross and Tyranitar are the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that are not a Dragontype.
• Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary who doesn't share any type with the rest of the Pseudo Legendary, as none of them are Steel or Psychic.
  • It is also the only dual-type Pseudo-Legendary (except Dragapult) that lacks a quadruple weakness to a single type: Dragonite, Salamence, and Garchomp all share a weakness to Ice-type moves, Tyranitar is weak to Fighting-type moves, and both Hydreigon and Kommo-o are weak to Fairy-type moves.
  • Metagross is also the only one of these Pokémon that resists the Fairy-type; the other Pseudo-Legendaries are all weak to it.
  • Until Gen VI retconned the Steel-type's interactions with Dark & Ghost-types, Metagross only had weaknesses to Fire and Ground, the fewest of the Pseudo-Legendaries.
  • Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary to resist Ice-type moves as Tyranitar only takes neutral damage from Ice-type moves.
• In Super Smash Bros., Metagross is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Earthquake.
• In Pokémon GO, Metagross is one of the few Pokémon that can have a CP of 3000 or more that is not a Mythical or Legendary.
• Metagross is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon with a catch rate of 3.
• Despite its Attack been its highest stat at 135, Metagross gives 3 EV's to Defense instead.
• It is the only Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that is based on a robotic lifeform instead of a reptilian.
• Metagross (and its evolutionary relatives) were absent in the Pokémon Sword and Shield base game, but were reimplemented in the Crown Tundra expansion. It being implemented in that expansion specifically may be due to the combination of its blue color scheme and the whitish X on its face resembling the Scottish flag, the Crown Tundra being based on Scotland.

Origin

Metagross is likely based on a robot with some elements of a spider or crab and a supercomputer. Its ability to fly with legs tucked on all sides might be similar to a UFO. Metagross might also be based on a moon lander. Metagross's Sword Pokédex entry stating how Metagross itself becomes more energetic in colder climates may reflect on how certain metals become superconductors under cold temperatures.

Etymology

Metagross' name may be derived from the word metal and the French word gros, which means "big". It may also come from cross, due to its big cross on its face or its stern, angry expression. It could also include gross (a large amount) and meta (beyond), thus making meta-gross (beyond a large amount).

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data