376: Metagross

Essentials

Metagross

Mega Metagross

Abilities

Tough Claws: Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 376
Original Hoenn: 192
Updated Unova: 264
New Hoenn: 201
Original Alola: 216
Updated Alola: 280
Crown Tundra: 131

Names

Japanese: メタグロス (metagurosu)
: メタグロス
Official roomaji: Metagross
Korean: 메타그로스
Chinese: 巨金怪
: 巨金怪
French: Métalosse
German: Metagross
Spanish: Metagross
Italian: Metagross

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Mineral

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

315

Effort points

3 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
	5%	Metal Coat
	5%	Metal Coat
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Beldum	Metang Level up, starting at level 20	Metagross Level up, starting at level 45

Metagross Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	80	73.0	333	364
Attack	145	96.5	358	389
Defense	150	98.2	368	399
Special Attack	105	84.1	278	309
Special Defense	110	91.1	288	319
Speed	110	90.4	288	319
Total	700	98.6

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.
: A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.
: 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.
: It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.

: Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.
: Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Iron Leg Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: rough terrain
Footprint
Shape: Polycephalic

Height

8'2.4"
2.5 m

Weight

9429

2078.7 lb
942.9 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 90
Rate: 3

Moves

Steel and Psychic moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Metagross's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—		Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
—		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
—	—	Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
—	—	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
20		Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
20		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
	—	Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
	—	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
23	23	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
26	26	Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
29	29	Miracle Eye			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no evasion, and allows it to be hit by Psychic moves even if it's Dark.
32	32	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
35	35	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
38	38	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
41	41	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
44	44	Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
45		Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
52	52	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
60	60	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Level up, learned by Metang but not Metagross
		Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
		Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
		Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
		Miracle Eye			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no evasion, and allows it to be hit by Psychic moves even if it's Dark.
		Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
		Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
		Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
		Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
		Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
		Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
	*	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
Evolve, learned by Metang but not Metagross
		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
		Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
	•	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
		Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
		Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
		Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
		Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
		Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
		Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
		Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
		Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
		Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
Tutor, learned by Metang but not Metagross
		Expanding Force			10	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Meteor Beam			10	120	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Steel Beam			5	140	95%		XXX new effect for mind-blown
		Steel Roller			5	130	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
03	03	Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
Machine, learned by Metang but not Metagross
		Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
		Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
		Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
		Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
		Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
		Self-Destruct			5	200	100%		User faints.
		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
		Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
		Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
		Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		Psycho Cut			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
		Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
		Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
		Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
		Cosmic Power			20	—	—		Raises the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
		Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
		Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.