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Height
5'03" Imperial
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1.6 m Metric
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5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
1212.5 lbs. Imperial
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550.0 kg Metric
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1212.5 lbs./550.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 3
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 210
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Battle Exp.: 2101*
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Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
It evolves from Metang starting at level 45. It is the final form of Beldum.
Biology
Physiology
Metagross has the appearance of a tremendous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-colored, discus-shaped main body appears to be its head, as it lies at the center point where its legs branch out to give the impression of a mechanized arachnid. Each leg could be viewed as the body of a former Beldum, and its head/body as the four collective heads of Beldum used to fuse into it. Metagross has a metallic cross adorning its face formed by its tusks crossing diagonally between its two red eyes, often viewed as the letter "X" by onlookers, and this cross-shape is arranged to resemble both metallic "eyebrows" and a metallic "mustache." This is said to represent Metagross's wise, computative nature.
In the same way that its pre-evolved form Metang is comprised by two Beldum, a still more basic evolution stage, so is Metagross formed by the joining of two Metang. This essentially means that four Beldum make up a Metagross (this could be compared to Magneton or Magnezone, both of which are comprised of 3 Magnemite). However, four Beldum come nowhere near to the size of a Metagross.
Gender differences
Metagross is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Metagross's intelligence is extraordinarily high: not only does it have four brains (one from each Beldum) but they are also connected by a highly complex neural network. Its developed cerebral powers are said to surpass even those of a supercomputer, similar to Alakazam. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, it can also use psychic abilities, including the ability to render its massive body airborne by telekinesis once it draws its legs together. Metagross's movepool isn't that much different than its predecessor, Metang. The only two moves that Metagross can learn that Metang lacks are Hammer Arm and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Possessing four brains, Metagross is an extremely wise Pokémon with unmatched intelligence. However, it is known to be a vicious predator-using its weight, it traps its prey under its body and devours them. Some are very aggressive and territorial of their homes and will not hesitate to attack intruders that trespass.
Habitat
This Pokémon lives in mountainous areas along with its evolutionary lines, but are even rarer than their pre-evolutions. It can easily live comfortably on very steep slopes by planting its legs into rock or ground. They can occasionally be found in Giant Chasm.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Metagross is a brutal predator. When hunting, it pins its prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using its large mouth on its stomach.
In the anime
Major appearances
Metagross was first seen in Destiny Deoxys under the ownership of Rebecca.
Anabel's Metagross was seen in Talking a Good Game and Second Time's the Charm.
A wild Shiny Metagross appeared in Noodles: Roamin' Off where it attacked Team Rocket. It somehow knew how to Lock-On to its target, despite the species being incapable of knowing this move.
A wild Metagross appeared in Regaining the Home Advantage!, where it battled non-stop with a Magnezone. These two Pokémon normally battled with each other on a regular basis until their "battle arena" (a deep crater) became filled with water. Because their crater was no longer usable, they took their battle to the streets of a nearby town, and continued fighting, causing much collateral damage.
Minor appearances
Shiny Metagross in the anime
Metagross's anime debut was in Like a Meowth to a Flame as one of Tyson's Pokémon.
A Metagross also appeared in Glory Blaze! belonging to a Psychic.
Another Metagross appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions under the ownership of a Pokémon Baccer.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP051
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Metagross
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon. With its four brains, it has an intelligence rivaling a supercomputer.
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DP158
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Metagross
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Metagross, the Iron Leg Pokémon and the evolved form of Metang. Metagross has four legs and uses many powerful moves.
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In the manga
Art of
Steven and his Metagross
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Steven in Pokémon Adventures owns a Metagross. It's his flight Pokémon, carrying him from place to place with its levitation abilities. He also owns a Metang and many Beldum, which, along with his Metagross, help dig out and find rare stones in caves.
Tucker also mentioned of having a Metagross which has yet to be seen.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Koya has a Metagross which first appeared in A New Battle Begins!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Metagross (TCG)
Other appearances
Upon its release from its Poké Ball, it will stay in one place and repeatedly use Earthquake. Anyone caught underneath the Pokémon will be buried into the ground and thus unable to move for a few moments.
Metagross was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at Jumpfesta, however, it hovered above the stage before attacking, unlike in the actual game.
Trophy Information
"An Iron Leg Pokémon. When two Beldum combine, they evolve into Metang. In the same way, Metagross is the result of two Metang combining. It's said to have the intelligence to match a supercomputer. Though it weighs 1,212.5 pounds, it is somehow able to fold up its legs and float."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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
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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.
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Emerald
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Metagross has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this Pokémon is smarter than a supercomputer.
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FireRed
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It is formed by two Metang fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
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LeafGreen
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{{{leafgreendex}}}
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Generation V
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Black
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Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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135
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126 - 205
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247 - 405
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metagross
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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PP
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Metagross in Generation V
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Metagross in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metagross
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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PP
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‡
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Iron HeadBW
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Steel
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Physical
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80
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100%
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15
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metagross
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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PP
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JR Kyushu Train StationLv.50
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Meteor Mash
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Steel
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Physical
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100
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85%
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10
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- A superscript level indicates that Metagross can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metagross
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Metagross
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Metagross's number in the Hoenn Pokédex and the Fiore Browser are the same: 192.
- Metagross has the highest Attack stat of any Steel type, tied with Excadrill and Escavalier, and the third highest of any Psychic-type Pokémon after the Attack and Normal formes of Deoxys (i.e. highest Attack of all non-legendary Psychic types).
- Metagross has the highest base stat total of all non legendary Psychic types and Steel types.
- Metagross and its evolutionary relatives are the only non-legendary Pokémon with a catch rate of 3.
- Metagross is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross is the only genderless pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Metagross is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon that doesn't share at least one of its types with another pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Despite being a genderless species in the main Pokémon games, in Poképark Wii Metagross is referred to as male.
- In Pokémon Ranger, Metagross requires the second most loops of all Pokémon to be captured, with 30 loops required. Only Psyduck requires more loops.
Origin
Metagross is similar to a robot. It also appears to be based on a super computer, given its mechanical structure and sheer intelligence, and a spider.
Name origin
Metagross may be a combination of metal and cross (referring to the mark on its face), gross, (referring to its weight [1212 pounds]), or groß gross (German for large).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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メタグロス Metagross
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From metal and cross or gross (referring to its weight [1212 pounds]) or groß gross (German for large).
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French
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Metalosse
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From metal and molosse.
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Spanish
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Metagross
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Same as English name
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German
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Metagross
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Metagross
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Same as English name
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Korean
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메타그로스 Metagross
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Same as Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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巨金怪 Jù Jīn Guài
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Literally "Giant gold monster".
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Cantonese Chinese
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Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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