Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Heads
- Habitat
- Rough Terrain
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 270
- EV Yield
- 3 Def
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 550.0 kg (1212.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/Psychic dual typing.
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
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.
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.
METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this POKéMON is smarter than a supercomputer.
It is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
Generation IV
METANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.
Generation V
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
Generation VI
With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.
Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.
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.
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.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 12 | Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| 16 | Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | ConfusionSTAB | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 26 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 32 | Bullet PunchSTAB | ste | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 41 | PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 42 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 55 | Meteor MashSTAB | ste | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| 62 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 62 | Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 72 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 82 | Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
62 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Gyro BallSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hard PressSTAB | ste | P | 0 | 100% | 10 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic FangsSTAB | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic NoiseSTAB | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
Move Tutor
24 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Explosion | nor | P | 250 | 100% | 5 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Magnet Rise | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Metagross may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Metagross
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Metagross
Metagross is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy. Metagross stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 550.0 kg (1212.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Metagross Base Stats
Metagross has a base stat total of 600, which is exceptionally high, on par with pseudo-legendaries and powerful Legendaries. Its highest stat is Attack at 135 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 70 (average). Metagross serves as a bulky physical attacker. Metagross is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Metagross Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Steel and Psychic-type, Metagross is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic (¼x), Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Metagross 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Metagross Abilities
Metagross's abilities include Clear Body, Light Metal. Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Light Metal, which halves the Pokémon's weight.
Metagross Moves & Learnset
Metagross can learn 103 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 62 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 24 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Meteor Mash (Steel, 90 power). For coverage, Metagross can learn Explosion (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Focus Punch (Fighting).
Training Metagross
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Metagross can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Metagross yields 3 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Metagross belongs to the Mineral egg group. Metagross is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Beldum → Metang → Metagross). Wild Metagross may be found holding Metal Coat.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Metagross. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Metagross, or use the team builder to see how Metagross fits into your squad.
