Metagross
The Steel/Psychic type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #376• Available in 9 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Iron Leg Pokémon
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 550 kg
Abilities:
- Clear Body
- Light Metal (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 3 Defense
Catch Rate: 3
Base Friendship: 35
Base Exp: 315
Growth Rate: Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Mineral
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 10024
- Max: 10280
Gender:
- Genderless
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Evolutions
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Metagross appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | 1 | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| Magnet Rise | 1 | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Tackle | 1 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Flash Cannon | 16 | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Metal Claw | 20 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| Confusion | 20 | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Scary Face | 26 | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| Miracle Eye | 26 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | 29 | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Pursuit | 32 | Dark | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Bullet Punch | 32 | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Psycho Cut | 34 | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | 44 | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Hammer Arm | 45 | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 |
| Brutal Swing | 46 | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Iron Head | 50 | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Meteor Mash | 55 | Steel | Physical | 100 | 85 |
| Agility | 66 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Hyper Beam | 77 | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Evolve Beldum/Metang - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution |
| Black2 | Giant Chasm - Wild giant-chasm-forest - Grass-spots giant-chasm-forest-cave - Grass-spots |
| Shield | Evolve Beldum/Metang - Evolution |
| Scarlet | Location Data Not Yet Available - Wild evolution-only - Evolution |
| LegendsZA | Evolution-only - Evolution |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this POKéMON is smarter than a supercomputer. |
| Black2 | With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes. |
| White2 | With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes. |
| OmegaRuby | 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. |
| AlphaSapphire | 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. |
| Sun | 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. |
| Moon | A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains. |
| UltraSun | 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. |
| UltraMoon | It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner. |
| Sword | Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy. |
| Shield | Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain. |

