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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
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|type2=Psychic
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|pokemonname=Metagross
|jtrainername=ダイゴ
|jpokemonname=メタグロス
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|image=[[File:Steven Shiny Metagross.png|250px]]<br><small>Steven's Metagross {{shinystar}}</small><br>[[File:Steven Shiny Mega Metagross.png|250px]]
|caption=As a Mega Metagross {{shinystar}}
|location=[[Hoenn]]
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|nature=Serious{{tt|*|Confirmed only in the games via event distribution}}
|epnum=XYS02
|epname=Mega Evolution Special II
|prevonum=376 s
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|current=[[Party|With Steven]]
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'''Steven's Metagross''' (Japanese: '''ダイゴのメタグロス''' ''Daigo's Metagross'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Steven Stone]] in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''=====
[[File:Steven and Metagross.png|thumb|left|250px|Metagross and Steven]]
======Mega Evolution Specials======
Metagross first appeared in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' as a {{Shiny}} Pokémon capable of [[Mega Evolution]]. {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} sent it out in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Alain]]'s {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. It had very little trouble handling Charizard both offensively and defensively. Before the battle could be finished, however, it was interrupted by [[Lysandre]] and his {{TP|Lysandre|Pyroar}}, who used {{m|Flamethrower}}. Steven later sent out Metagross and Mega Evolved it while facing Mega {{p|Rayquaza}}. When Alain's Charizard was struck by Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, Metagross tried to grab it, but was knocked away by Rayquaza. It was then forced to take evasive action to avoid Rayquaza's {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

Metagross reappeared in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', where it was used to battle [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Kyogre|Kyogre]] and Primal [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Groudon|Groudon]] to prevent them from reaching the Megalith. While Charizard faced Groudon, Metagross took on Kyogre. After Charizard was overpowered by Groudon and then returned to its Poké Ball, Metagross dealt with Kyogre by itself. It later {{m|protect}}ed [[Mairin]] from incoming chunks of ice while she was getting Alain to safety after he was knocked unconscious. Both Kyogre and Groudon were eventually stopped and defeated by Mega Rayquaza.

======Main series======
Metagross made its main series debut in a flashback in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]''. It appeared in another flashback in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', alongside its Trainer.

In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', Steven and Metagross arrived at [[Lysandre Labs]], where the two engaged in a battle against [[Mable]] and several {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s, allowing {{an|Serena}}, {{TRT}}, [[Mairin]], and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to infiltrate the base. It later appeared to subdue numerous other Team Flare Grunts with Psychic.
[[File:JN118.png|thumb|250px|Metagross battling Ash's Pikachu]]
In the [[XY135|following episode]], Metagross was sent out to fight against the Megalith {{p|Zygarde}} to prevent it from reaching [[Anistar City]]'s {{DL|Anistar City|sundial}} alongside [[Serena's Braixen]] and Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}}. The three Pokémon were quickly subdued by the creature's massive roots but were freed by [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Greninja}}, and Alain's Charizard. Despite their help, Metagross and the others were eventually subdued again but were freed once again by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the [[Kalos]] [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Diantha]]. After strategizing, everyone combined their powers to fend off the [[Giant Rock]]'s roots, allowing {{Ash}} and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Megalith Zygarde, which Lysandre had since controlled, Metagross continued to fight the beast until Lysandre's control device was destroyed which allowed [[Squishy]] and [[Z2]] to destroy the Megalith Zygarde.

=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
Metagross appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Metagross was the first Pokémon Steven used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle against Ash. It went up against his {{AP|Dracovish}} before being recalled. It later battled against Pikachu in its Mega Evolved state. While it initially had the advantage due to its ability to predict Pikachu's every move, Metagross was eventually defeated by a combination of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, causing Steven to lose the match.

====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Metagrossite anime.png|thumb|250px|Metagross's Metagrossite]]
During its battle with Alain's Charizard, Metagross was able to withstand powerful attacks, including ones that are super-effective, such as {{m|Blast Burn}}. It is also capable of dealing large amounts of damage as well with powerful Steel-type attacks, such as {{m|Flash Cannon}} and {{m|Meteor Mash}}. As shown in ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', it can be friendly, such as when it voluntarily defended [[Mairin]] with {{m|Protect}} and fist-bumped Chespie after the battle.

When Mega Evolved, Metagross's processing capabilities are vastly increased. This gives it the ability to instantly understand what the opponent is going to do. Combined with its speed, Metagross can dodge nearly any attack.
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====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Metagross Psychic|1=Mega Metagross Flash Cannon|2=Mega Metagross Meteor Mash|3=Mega Metagross Protect|4=Mega Metagross Psychic|5=Metagross Agility}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Psychic|1=Flash Cannon as<br>Mega Metagross|2=Meteor Mash as<br>Mega Metagross|3=Protect as<br>Mega Metagross|4=Psychic as<br>Mega Metagross|5=Agility}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

====Artwork====
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"| [[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|x250px]]
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| Artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Metagross in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
Metagross briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], where it was seen in its Mega Evolved form during a battle against {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Sceptile}}.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven Mega Metagross Psychic ORAS Trailer.png|Using Psychic as<br>Mega Metagross}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{main|Steven (Masters)#In the anime|Steven (Masters) → In the anime}}
Steven's Metagross appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].

===GOTCHA!===
Steven's Metagross briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the games==
Steven owns a Metagross in every game he appears in, except for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as he doesn't battle the {{player}}. It was only mentioned in one of Steven's quotes.

===In the core series===
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it gains the ability to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It also appears as a {{shiny}} Mega Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]] to promote the [[List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Steven's Beldum|Shiny Metagrossite Beldum]] that launched at the full version's release.
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|{{Pokémon/3
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|type2=Psychic
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|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=78
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|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Meteor Mash|move1type=Steel
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|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=376
|pokemon=Metagross
|level=50
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|ability=Clear Body
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|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Hammer Arm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
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|level={{tt|59|Champion battle/Second Multi Battle}}/{{tt|79|Champion Rematch battle}}
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|move1=Bullet Punch|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
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|move4=Hammer Arm|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

====In events====
=====Pokémon Game Show Pokémon=====
Metagross was distributed at Japan's [[Pokémon Game Show]] from August 17 to 18, 2013 as one of the Champion's Pokémon that appeared throughout all main series games released prior to [[Generation VI]]. Their level and moveset are based on the main series games they first appeared in. It has IVs of 30 for all stats.

The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the game's release date in Japan, November 21, 2002.

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===In spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Steven (Masters)}}
Metagross partners alongside Steven in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

{{PairDex/h|Psychic|Steel}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Metagross|trainerimg=Steven|0376|Metagross|mega=Metagrossite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Metagross]]|Steel|Ghost|Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Metagross (Arc Suit)|trainerimg=Steven Arc|sygna=[[Arc suit|Arc Suit]]|0376|Metagross|mega=Metagrossite|form=[[Mega Evolution (Masters)|Mega Metagross]]|buddy=yes|arc=yes|Steel|Ghost|Multi|exrole=Support|6|Arc Suit Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Metagross appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Steven's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the [[Double Chain set 2 (Mezastar)|second Double Chain series set]]. Metagross also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022. Upon beating Steven, the player can receive a Support Pokémon Ticket based on Metagross, which can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|name=Metagross|img=HOME376 s|shiny=yes|move=Meteor Mash|movetype=Steel}}
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Psychic}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|3-2-025|{{OBP|Metagross|3-2-025}}|Psychic|Steel|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Steel}}

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Metagross appears in [[Pokémon Tretta]].

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|Steel}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-05|{{OBP|Metagross|Z1-05}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Steel|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|Steel}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Trainer Collection Steven Stone Artwork.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| Illustration featuring {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} and his team
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Steven Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Metagross in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}=====
Metagross is Steven's first known Pokémon. It debuted in ''[[PS191|Blowing Past Nosepass II]]'' alongside its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In ''[[PS196|Ring Ring Goes Beldum]]'', Metagross was first used in battle inside of the [[Granite Cave]], where Steven used it to battle a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Mawile}} that were attacking {{adv|Ruby}}. Metagross defeated the Mawile by surprising them with an attack from underground.

In ''[[PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII]]'', Metagross was used to save [[Wallace]] from a rampaging [[Tabitha]] under the influence of the [[Blue Orb]]'s power. Steven and Metagross stalled Tabitha so that Wallace can head off to [[Sootopolis City]]. [[PS253|Once]] Tabitha had been defeated, Steven and Metagross went to Sootopolis, where {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Kyogre}} were having their climactic battle. With the help of {{adv|Sapphire}} and a [[blind boy]], Steven unlocked the seals containing {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}. Steven would use these three Pokémon to help contain the power that {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} released during their fight while Ruby and Sapphire trained on {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}} to prepare for their final battle.

[[PS264|After]] Groudon and Kyogre are defeated and return to their slumber, Steven dies from the strain of controlling three Legendary Pokémon at once. Wallace borrowed Metagross to transport himself to Sootopolis so that he can help combat [[Archie]] and [[Maxie]] for the final battle. Metagross was [[PS267|returned]] to its Trainer after Steven was revived with Ruby's {{adv|Celebi}}'s powers.

====={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}=====
[[File:Steven Mega Metagross Adventures.png|thumb|200px|As a Mega Metagross]]
In ''[[PS602|Hoopa Distorts]]'', it is revealed that with Steven's [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]] and its [[Metagrossite]], Metagross can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Metagross. It first Mega Evolved to battle a {{p|Hoopa|mysterious Pokémon}} that attacked {{adv|Emerald}} on the [[Sea Mauville]]. It Mega Evolved again to battle [[Zinnia]] and her army of former Team Magma and Aqua Grunts. As the battle goes on, Metagross quickly exhausts itself and loses the energy to battle. Steven reveals that Metagross also donated its life energy to the dimensional shifter, but the energy drain left it much weaker than normal and it cannot stay Mega Evolved for a long period of time. Steven states he attempted to try various means to bring Metagross back to full strength, but none of them worked.

In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Metagross assisted in stopping the [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteoroid]].

====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
In ''[[PS417|Leaping Past Lopunny]]'', Metagross was seen with Steven as he sold the [[Villa]] he was staying in while searching for rare stones in the [[Sinnoh]] region. Once he finished, the two flew back to Hoenn.

====Personality and characteristics====
Metagross's magnetism allows it to float in the air. As such, Steven has been mainly relying on it as a method of flight transportation. It is also an extremely strong battler, defeating a group of [[wild Pokémon]] at once without any sort of trouble.

During the Groudon and Kyogre arc, Metagross allowed Wallace to ride on it after Steven was killed by the strain of controlling the [[legendary giants]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|steel|psychic|Steven {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Metagross Meteor Mash|1=Metagross Reflect|2=Mega Metagross Metal Claw}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Meteor Mash|1=Reflect|2=Metal Claw<br/>as a Mega Metagross}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Meteor Mash|PS250|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XII}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|PS253|A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|PS602|Hoopa Distorts}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Steven's Metagross in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Steven's Metagross|Metal|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celestial Storm|Metagross|95}}|type=Metal|enset=Celestial Storm|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=95/168|jpset=Sky-Splitting Charisma|jprarity=R|jpnum=055/096}}
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}

===Merchandise===
====CP2 accessories====
The release of the {{TCG|Legendary Shine Collection}} on July 18, 2015 also saw several TCG storage and protection solutions become available to purchase. These included:

'''Sleeves:'''
:The '''Steven & Mega Metagross Premium Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドプレミアム ダイゴ＆メガメタグロス''' ''Deck Shield Premium: Daigo & Mega Metagross'') feature [[Hoenn]] {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Steven Stone]] and his [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{p|Metagross}}. Each pack contains 62 card sleeves and could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers. The sleeves were released again on January 27, 2017 after fans voted it the second favorite choice in the ''Deck Shield Big Election 35'' campaign, which was a poll to select the top 5 card sleeve designs from 35 of those previously released. The poll was held in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan.

'''Sleeve images:'''
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|background={{Psychic color}}
|border={{Steel color}}
|image1=Steven Mega Metagross Premium Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Steven & Mega Metagross<br>Premium Sleeves
}}

====Champion Steven Sleeves====
Another entry in the Trainer's Collection series, the '''Champion Steven Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド TC～OA Champion Daigo～''' ''Deck Shield TC～OA Champion Daigo～'') were first made available to customers visiting the Pokémon Center JF Special Branch present at Jump Festa 2016, held at Makuhari Messe on December 19 and 20, 2015. The pack of 32 sleeves were just one of many items released featuring or relating to [[Hoenn]] [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Steven Stone]] and his Pokémon as they appear in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], featuring illustrations by [[Hitoshi Ariga]]. The sleeves were subsequently made available in regular Pokémon Centers from December 26, 2015.

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Psychic color}}
|border={{Steel color}}
|image1=Champion Steven Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Champion Steven Sleeves
}}

====June 2022 Pokémon Center accessories====
'''Pokémon Trainers merchandise:''' These items depict a variety of characters and their Pokémon as ''chibi''-style caricatures. These include {{ga|Red}} and his [[Red's Charizard|Charizard]], a {{tc|Pokémon Center Lady}} and her {{p|Blissey}}, [[Steven Stone]] and his Metagross, [[N]] partnered with a {{p|Reshiram}}, {{ga|Dawn}} and her [[Dawn's Piplup|Piplup]], {{ga|Blue}} and his {{p|Blastoise}}, [[Skyla]] and her [[Skyla's Swanna|Swanna]], a {{tc|Hiker}} and his {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Geodude}}, {{ga|Rosa}} and her {{p|Serperior}}, [[Lance]] and his [[Lance's Dragonite|Dragonite]], [[Cynthia]] and her [[Cynthia's Garchomp|Garchomp]], and [[Elesa]] with her {{p|Zebstrika}}. The illustrations were initially created for Japanese merchandise promoting the release of [[Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Masters]], which was sold at Pokémon Centers from August 2, 2019.
*'''Pokémon Trainers Playmat'''

'''Product images:'''
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|background={{Psychic color}}
|border={{Steel color}}
|image1=Pokémon Trainers Playmat.jpg
|caption1=Pokémon Trainers Playmat
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==Trivia==
[[File:Steven Metagross sparkling.png|thumb|left|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Metagross sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball.]]
[[File:Pokémon Champion Steven 3DS theme.png|thumb|200px|A Nintendo 3DS theme featuring Metagross]]
* In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Metagross doesn't sparkle like other [[Shiny Pokémon]] when exiting its {{i|Poké Ball}}.
* Metagross is Steven's only Pokémon in the anime to not be a {{type|Rock}}.
* Metagross was featured in a [[Nintendo 3DS theme]].
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==References==
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