Pokémon 376 Metagross

Pokemon 376 Metagross
Pokemon 376 Metagross (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Name: Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross)

Classification: Iron Leg Pokémon

Type: Steel/Psychic

Generation: Gen III Hoenn Region

Gender Ratio: Genderless

Height:

  • 5' 3" (Metagross)
  • 8' 2" (Mega Metagross)

Weight:

  • 1212.5 lbs (Metagross)
  • 2078.7 lbs (Mega Metagross)

Evolution:

  • Evolves from Metang at level 45.
  • Evolves from Metang with 100 Candies in Pokémon Go.
  • Mega Evolves into Mega Metagross with Metagrossite.

Alternate Formes:

  • Mega Metagross

How to catch in Sword/Shield: Not Available Yet

How to catch in Go:

  • Evolve Metang
  • Raids

Description: A huge, turquoise robot, Metagross is shaped like a giant flying saucer with four chunky, robotic legs. There is a large, silver X across its face, as well as three sharp silver claws on the bottom of each foot. Its red eyes are sunken deep into its face which is indistinguishable from the rest of its body. The bottom half of its body in hinged, however, able to open to reveal a massive mouth. Metagross will tuck their legs beneath their body when employing their magnetism to levitate above the ground. Having roughly the intelligence of a super computer, Metagross is formed by two Metangs fusing together and, therefore, has four brains linked together with a complex neural network.

Even more complicated, when Metagross evolves, it fuses with another Metang and two Beldum. Mega Metagross never touches the ground, constantly hovering with magnetism and psychic energy. Its legs shift to arms while it gains four additional legs on the back of its body. The X on its face turns gold and a spike forms on its chin to look somewhat like a goatee. Mega Metagross' many brains all work together simultaneously, allowing it analyze the battlefield and determine a successful plan of attack almost instantly. If it cannot find a means of winning, it will attempt to attach itself to its opponent and self destruct.

Core Games

Metagross in the core games

  • Sword Pokédex: Not Available Yet
  • Shield Pokédex: Not Available Yet
  • Ultra Sun Pokédex: 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 Pokédex: It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.

Base Stats

  • 80 HP
  • 135 Attack
  • 130 Defense
  • 95 Sp. Attack
  • 90 Sp. Defense
  • 70 Speed
  • 600 Total

Mega Metagross

  • Ultra Sun Pokédex: Its intellect surpasses its previous level, resulting in battles so cruel, they'll make you want to cover your eyes.
  • Ultra Moon Pokédex: 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.

Pokemon 376 Metagross Mega

Pokemon 376 Metagross Mega (Image credit: The Pokémon Company)

Base Stats

  • 80 HP
  • 145 Attack
  • 150 Defense
  • 105 Sp. Attack
  • 110 Sp. Defense
  • 110 Speed
  • 700 Total

Moves by Level

  • Confusion (lv 1)
  • Metal Claw (lv 1)
  • Magnet Rise (lv 1)
  • Take Down (lv 1)
  • Hammer Arm (Evo)
  • Pursuit (lv 23)
  • Bullet Punch (lv 26)
  • Miracle Eye (lv 29)
  • Zen Headbutt (lv 32)
  • Scary Face (lv 35)
  • Psychic (lv 38)
  • Agility (lv 41)
  • Meteor Mash (lv 44)
  • Iron Defense (lv 52)
  • Hyper Beam (lv 60)

Moves by TM/TR

  • TM03 Psyshock
  • TM06 Toxic
  • TM10 Hidden Power
  • TM11 Sunny Day
  • TM15 Hyper Beam
  • TM16 Light Screen
  • TM17 Protect
  • TM18 Rain Dance
  • TM21 Frustration
  • TM26 Earthquake
  • TM27 Return
  • TM29 Psychic
  • TM30 Shadow Ball
  • TM31 Brick Break
  • TM32 Double Team
  • TM33 Reflect
  • TM36 Sludge Bomb
  • TM37 Sandstorm
  • TM39 Rock Tomb
  • TM40 Aerial Ace
  • TM42 Facade
  • TM44 Rest
  • TM48 Round
  • TM64 Explosion
  • TM68 Giga Impact
  • TM69 Rock Polish
  • TM74 Gyro Ball
  • TM77 Psych Up
  • TM78 Bulldoze
  • TM80 Rock Slide
  • TM86 Grass Knot
  • TM87 Swagger
  • TM88 Sleep Talk
  • TM90 Substitute
  • TM91 Flash Cannon
  • TM100 Confide

Moves by Tutoring

  • Ally Switch
  • Block
  • Gravity
  • Ice Punch
  • Icy Wind
  • Iron Defense
  • Iron Head
  • Laser Focus
  • Magnet Rise
  • Signal Beam
  • Snore
  • Stealth Rock
  • Stomping Tantrum
  • Telekinesis
  • Thunder Punch
  • Trick
  • Zen Headbutt

Damaged normally by

  • Fighting 1×
  • Bug 1×
  • Water 1×
  • Electric 1×

Weak to

  • Ground 2×
  • Ghost 2×
  • Fire 2×
  • Dark 2×

Immune to

  • Poison

Resistant to

  • Normal ½×
  • Flying ½×
  • Rock ½×
  • Steel ½×
  • Grass ½×
  • Psychic ¼×
  • Ice ½×
  • Dragon ½×
  • Fairy ½×

Pokémon Go

Metagross in Pokémon Go

Pokédex: 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.

Egg Distance: N/A

Buddy Distance: 5 KM

Pokemon Go 376 Metagross

Pokemon Go 376 Metagross (Image credit: Niantic)

Base Stats

  • 190 Stamina
  • 257 Attack
  • 228 Defense

Moves

  • Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Zen Headbutt
  • Charged Attacks: Psychic, Flash Cannon, Earthquake, Meteor Mash*

Shiny: Yes

Pokemon Go 376 Metagross Shiny

Pokemon Go 376 Metagross Shiny (Image credit: Niantic)

More information

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Casian Holly

Casian Holly has been writing about gaming at iMore since 2019, but their real passion is Pokémon. From the games to the anime, cards and toys, they eat, sleep, and breathe all things Pokémon. You can check out their many Pokémon Go and Pokémon Sword and Shield guides and coverage here on iMore.