Metagross (Pokémon)

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Metagross (Japanese: メタグロス Metagross) is a dual-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from starting at level 45. It is the final form of .
Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross using the Metagrossite.
==Biology==
Metagross is a massive, robotic with a turquoise, disc-shaped body, and four legs. The main body appears to serve as both head and body, and this Pokémon's overall construction gives it the appearance of a mechanized arachnid. It uses its heavy body to pin down its prey before consuming them with its large mouth. A large, metallic cross is situated in the center of its face. On either side of the cross, a red eye peers out from a space in Metagross's metallic armor. Its four legs are joined to the main body by ball-and-socket joints. While the upper portion of the legs is relatively thin, they are considerably thicker below the knee. Each leg has three short claws on the end and a flat, blunt protrusion extending over the knee. The legs can be tucked in, allowing Metagross to float in the air.
Metagross is the result of two fusing together. This gives Metagross four brains in total, all connected by a complex network of neurons. Because of these complex connections and the number of brains, this Pokémon is capable of performing complex calculations and is more intelligent than a . It is imbued with psychic powers and uses its intelligence to analyze its opponents during battle. Metagross uses its fantastic strength to pin down a victim using its four claws and body. This allows Metagross to use its large mouth and teeth to chew its victim to pieces. This Pokémon can be found on . Metagross can also be found living in snowy mountains as their magnetic powers become stronger in freezing temperatures.
===Forms===
Metagross can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross.
As Mega Metagross, it constantly floats, and its legs become arms. It also gains four legs on the back of its head. The cross on its face turns pale gold, and it gains two small holes and a spike immediately below the cross, giving the impression of a goatee.
Mega Metagross achieves its form by linking up a Metagross, a Metang, and two together. Its multiple brains process information simultaneously, enabling it to calmly assess the tide of a battle and defeat its opponent with accuracy. Mega Metagross also uses the psychic power inside its body to launch powerful attacks. Its claws are hard as steel and can easily smash even large chunks of rocks. Because Mega Evolution stimulates its multiple brains and increases its intelligence, Mega Metagross becomes a ruthless combatant that will clutch at victory by absolutely any means, no matter how horrifyingly cruel. If victory is deemed impossible, Metagross will attempt to dig its claws into its opponent and prepare to explode.
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===Evolution===
Metagross evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Held items===
In , Metagross can only be found in the . Metagross was available to be traded for in My Pokémon Ranch only as part of an online event.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Metagross is available in Version 3.0.0+.
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Steven's Metagross=====
A Metagross that can Mega Evolve debuted in Mega Evolution Special II, under the ownership of . It is his main battling Pokémon.
=====Other=====
Metagross debuted in Destiny Deoxys, under the ownership of . It was her main battling Pokémon.
Metagross made its animated series debut in Like a Meowth to a Flame, under the ownership of . It reappeared in Choose It or Lose It! and At the End of the Fray during the Ever Grande Conference.
Anabel's Metagross first appeared in Talking a Good Game!. It battled Ash's Pikachu in the , and won easily. In Second Time's the Charm!, it was used during Ash's rematch. It defeated before tying with .
In Glory Blaze!, a 's Metagross competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.
In Noodles! Roamin' Off!, a wild Metagross attacked .
In Regaining the Home Advantage!, a wild Metagross battled nonstop with a . These two Pokémon normally battled with each other on a regular basis until their "battle arena", a deep crater, became filled with water. Since their crater was no longer usable, they took their battle to the streets of a nearby town, causing a lot of collateral damage.
In Analysis Versus Passion!, Alain's Metang was revealed to have evolved into a Metagross prior to the episode. It first appeared on a display screen, but together with his , it had apparently knocked out the majority of Remo's team during the Lumiose Conference semifinals. In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, it battled Ash's Pikachu in the finals and lost.
In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul used a Metagross in his battle against Ash. It went up against his , only to be defeated. It reappeared in a flashback in Battling as Hard as Stone!.
A Metagross first appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, under the ownership of Orla. It has since made further appearances through Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
====Minor appearances====
A Metagross appeared in a flashback in Pace - The Final Frontier!.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Metagross was on the Cianwood Greens Pokémon Baccer team with a and , which competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Metagross that can Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
In Battle Royal 151!, a 's Metagross competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference. It was the last Pokémon to fall, losing to and his .
In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, a Trainer's Metagross participated in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Hodge and his .
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, a male 's Metagross surrounded , Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
====Steven's Metagross====
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, 's Mega Metagross battled 's .
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
====Steven's Metagross====
's Metagross appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Cynthia's Garchomp and Lance's Dragonite, it battled 's , Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario.
===GOTCHA!===
====Steven's Metagross====
A Mega Metagross briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of .
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Metagross appeared in PBK8.
===Pokémon Adventures===
 owns a Metagross, who first appeared in Blowing Past Nosepass II. It carries him from place to place with its levitation abilities. He also owns a and many , which, along with his Metagross, help dig out and find rare stones in caves. In the , it was revealed to have gained the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Metagross with Steven's Mega Stickpin.
In A Cheeky Charizard Change-Up I, borrowed a Metagross caught by for use in the Battle Dome final against Tucker, which Emerald ultimately lost. Tucker himself also mentioned having a Metagross which has yet to be seen.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
Ryū battled a Metagross with his in ABM14.
===Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers===
Nascour of Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers was shown to have a Metagross.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Koya has a Metagross, which first appeared in A New Battle Begins!.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Metagross appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kanetsugu.
A Metagross appeared in PNA6, under the ownership of Tadakatsu.
==In the TCG==
==In the TFG==
One Metagross figure has been released.
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==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Upon its release from its , it will stay in one place and repeatedly use . Anyone caught underneath the Pokémon will be buried into the ground and thus unable to move for a few moments, until Metagross uses its attack and all the hit characters are blasted upwards.
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."
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Metagross reappears as a Poké Ball summon in these games, working the same as in Brawl.
Metagross also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
====Trophy information====
NA: A hulking Steel/Psychic Pokémon, Metagross weighs in at around 1,212.5 lb. Even Snorlax isn't that heavy! It uses Earthquake by stomping its powerful legs on the ground, sending nearby fighters flying and burying those who come too close. You'll be safe in the air, so use careful timing to stay that way.
PAL: A Steel- and Psychic-type Pokémon known as the Iron Leg Pokémon. At 550kg in weight, it's heavier than your average Snorlax. When its Earthquake hits, you'd better hope you're far away (or at least in mid-air), because the tremors can launch anybody on the ground. And watch out for its legs! They can stomp you right into the ground!
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Metagross returns once again as a Poké Ball summon, functioning the same as in Brawl and for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Metagross also appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Metagross is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Beldum and evolves into Metang at level 5, which evolves into Metagross at level 9.
==Trivia==
* Due to the way damage is calculated for and , Metagross will take the same amount of damage from these moves with or without its Hidden Ability, .
* Metagross's number in the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III and the Fiore Browser are the same: 192.
* Despite being a gender unknown species, Metagross is referred to as a male in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.
* Metagross and its pre-evolved forms all share both their standard and Hidden Abilities with .
* Mega Metagross is the heaviest Mega Evolved Pokémon.
* At the time of its introduction, Metagross was the only fully evolved pseudo-Legendary Pokémon to not possess a 4 times weakness to any type.
* Metagross is also the only pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that, in its debut generation, had no members of its evolutionary line able to be encountered in the wild.
===Origin===
Metagross appears to be based on a . It also appears to be based on a , given its mechanical structure and sheer intelligence, and a . Additionally, it is reminiscent of a and a . Metagross's face may draw inspiration from the largest gear of the , an ancient .
====Name origin====
Metagross may be a combination of metal and cross (referring to its facial feature), (referring to its weight of 1212 lbs., as a gross is 12×12), or groß (German for large).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Steven's Metagross
* Metagross (UNITE)
* Mega Evolution
* Pokémon fusion
==Notes==
==External links==
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