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Metagross's Type

STEEL

PSYCHIC

Metagross's Pokédex #s

National #: 376

Galar #: --

Armor #: --

Crown #: 131

Metagross's Base Stats

HP:: 80

Attack:: 135

Defense:: 130

Sp. Atk:: 95

Sp. Def:: 90

Speed:: 70

Total:: 600

Misc. Info

Height:: 5'3" (1.6m)

Weight:: 1212.5 lbs. (550 kg)

Gender Ratio:

Egg Groups:: Mineral

EXP At Lv. 100:: 1,250,000

EV Yield:: 3 Defense

Base EXP:: 270

Catch Rate:: 3

Base Happiness:: 35

Metagross's Abilities

Here are what abilities Metagross can possibly have, along with their effects.

Clear Body: Prevents Metagross's stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Light Metal: Metagross's weight is considered to be half what it usually is.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Metagross's weakness and resistance is to various types.

2×: FIRE

GROUND

GHOST

DARK

½: NORMAL

GRASS

ICE

FLYING

ROCK

DRAGON

STEEL

FAIRY

¼: PSYCHIC

immune: POISON

Metagross's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Metagross evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.

Beldum: starting form

Metang: at level 20

Metagross: at level 45

Metagross's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Below is a list of all of the moves that Metagross can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Metagross learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
Evo.	Hammer Arm Lowers Metagross's Speed by one stage.	FIGHTING	100	90%	10	One Target
1	Hammer Arm Lowers Metagross's Speed by one stage.	FIGHTING	100	90%	10	One Target
1	Confusion Has a 10% chance of confusing the target.	PSYCHIC	50	100%	25	One Target
1	Metal Claw Has a 10% chance of raising Metagross's Attack by one stage.	STEEL	50	95%	35	One Target
1	Bullet Punch Has higher priority.	STEEL	40	100%	30	One Target
1	Tackle Damages the target.	NORMAL	40	100%	35	One Target
6	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target
12	Magnet Rise Metagross becomes immune to Ground-type moves and effects for the next 5 turns.	ELECTRIC	--	--	10	User
16	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
26	Take Down Metagross takes 25% of Take Down's damage as recoil damage.	NORMAL	90	85%	20	One Target
34	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
42	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
52	Meteor Mash Has a 20% chance of raising Metagross's Attack by one stage.	STEEL	90	90%	10	One Target
62	Iron Defense Raises Metagross's Defense by two stages.	STEEL	--	--	15	User
72	Agility Raises Metagross's Speed by two stages.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User
82	Hyper Beam Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Metagross can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM04	Ice Punch Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.	ICE	75	100%	15	One Target
TM05	Thunder Punch Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.	ELECTRIC	75	100%	15	One Target
TM08	Hyper Beam Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target
TM09	Giga Impact Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target
TM17	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
TM18	Reflect Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User's Field
TM20	Self-Destruct Metagross is knocked out after using Self-Destruct.	NORMAL	200	100%	5	All But Self
TM21	Rest Metagross restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM22	Rock Slide Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.	ROCK	75	90%	10	Nearby Enemies
TM24	Snore Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.	NORMAL	50	100%	15	One Target
TM25	Protect Protects Metagross from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM26	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
TM27	Icy Wind 100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage.	ICE	55	95%	15	Nearby Enemies
TM32	Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.	ROCK	--	--	10	Entire Field
TM33	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM34	Sunny Day Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.	FIRE	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM39	Facade Does double damage if Metagross is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM40	Swift Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.	NORMAL	60	--	20	Nearby Enemies
TM43	Brick Break Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.	FIGHTING	75	100%	15	One Target
TM48	Rock Tomb 100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.	ROCK	60	95%	15	One Target
TM69	Psycho Cut Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)	PSYCHIC	70	100%	20	One Target
TM76	Round Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.	NORMAL	60	100%	15	One Target
TM81	Bulldoze 100% chance of lowering all nearby Pokémon's Speed by one stage.	GROUND	60	100%	20	All But Self
TM97	Brutal Swing Damages all nearby Pokémon.	DARK	60	100%	20	All But Self
TM98	Stomping Tantrum Power is doubled if Metagross missed the target last turn.	GROUND	75	100%	10	One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Metagross can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TR01	Body Slam Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.	NORMAL	85	100%	15	One Target
TR10	Earthquake Does double damage against targets using Dig.	GROUND	100	100%	10	All But Self
TR11	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
TR12	Agility Raises Metagross's Speed by two stages.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User
TR20	Substitute Costs 25% of Metagross's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR22	Sludge Bomb Has a 30% chance to poison the target.	POISON	90	100%	10	One Target
TR25	Psyshock Psyshock uses the target's Defense stat to calculate damage instead of its Special Defense.	PSYCHIC	80	100%	10	One Target
TR26	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR27	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Metagross's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR33	Shadow Ball 20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	GHOST	80	100%	15	One Target
TR38	Trick Switches Metagross's held item with the target's.	PSYCHIC	--	100%	10	One Target
TR44	Cosmic Power Raises Metagross's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User
TR46	Iron Defense Raises Metagross's Defense by two stages.	STEEL	--	--	15	User
TR52	Gyro Ball Does more damage based on how much lower Metagross's Speed is compared to the target's.	STEEL	varies	100%	5	One Target
TR69	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target
TR70	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
TR74	Iron Head Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.	STEEL	80	100%	15	One Target
TR76	Stealth Rock Sets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.	ROCK	--	--	20	Enemy Field
TR77	Grass Knot Does more damage depending on how heavy the target is.	GRASS	varies	100%	20	One Target
TR83	Ally Switch Switches places with Metagross for the rest of the battle.	PSYCHIC	--	--	15	User
TR99	Body Press Does more damage based on how high Metagross's Defense stat is.	FIGHTING	80	100%	10	One Target

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Metagross can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.

	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TUTOR	Expanding Force If used during Psychic Terrain, Expanding Force does 50% more damage and additionally targets both enemy Pokémon if in a Double Battle instead.	PSYCHIC	80	100%	10	One Target
TUTOR	Meteor Beam Raises Metagross's Sp. Atk by one stage. Charges for a turn, attacks on second turn.	ROCK	120	90%	10	One Target
TUTOR	Steel Roller Steel Roller fails if used while there is no Terrain in effect. After doing damage, any active Terrain effect is removed.	STEEL	130	100%	5	One Target

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Metagross learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
Evo.	Hammer Arm Lowers Metagross's Speed by one stage.	FIGHTING	100	90%	10	One Target
1	Hammer Arm Lowers Metagross's Speed by one stage.	FIGHTING	100	90%	10	One Target
1	Confusion Has a 10% chance of confusing the target.	PSYCHIC	50	100%	25	One Target
1	Metal Claw Has a 10% chance of raising Metagross's Attack by one stage.	STEEL	50	95%	35	One Target
1	Bullet Punch Has higher priority.	STEEL	40	100%	30	One Target
1	Tackle Damages the target.	NORMAL	40	100%	35	One Target
6	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target
12	Magnet Rise Metagross becomes immune to Ground-type moves and effects for the next 5 turns.	ELECTRIC	--	--	10	User
16	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
26	Take Down Metagross takes 25% of Take Down's damage as recoil damage.	NORMAL	90	85%	20	One Target
34	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
42	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
52	Meteor Mash Has a 20% chance of raising Metagross's Attack by one stage.	STEEL	90	90%	10	One Target
62	Iron Defense Raises Metagross's Defense by two stages.	STEEL	--	--	15	User
72	Agility Raises Metagross's Speed by two stages.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User
82	Hyper Beam Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Metagross can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM11	Sunny Day Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.	FIRE	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM15	Hyper Beam Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target
TM16	Light Screen Reduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	30	User's Field
TM17	Protect Protects Metagross from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM18	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM26	Earthquake Does double damage against targets using Dig.	GROUND	100	100%	10	All But Self
TM29	Psychic 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	PSYCHIC	90	100%	10	One Target
TM30	Shadow Ball 20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	GHOST	80	100%	15	One Target
TM31	Brick Break Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.	FIGHTING	75	100%	15	One Target
TM32	Double Team Raises Metagross's Evasion by one stage.	NORMAL	--	--	15	User
TM33	Reflect Reduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	20	User's Field
TM36	Sludge Bomb Has a 30% chance to poison the target.	POISON	90	100%	10	One Target
TM37	Sandstorm Changes the weather to a sandstorm for 5 turns.	ROCK	--	--	10	Entire Field
TM39	Rock Tomb 100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.	ROCK	60	95%	15	One Target
TM40	Aerial Ace Doesn't miss the target.	FLYING	60	--	20	One Target
TM42	Facade Does double damage if Metagross is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM44	Rest Metagross restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM58	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM64	Explosion Metagross is knocked out after using Explosion.	NORMAL	250	100%	5	All But Self
TM68	Giga Impact Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).	NORMAL	150	90%	5	One Target
TM69	Rock Polish Raises Metagross's Speed by two stages.	ROCK	--	--	20	User
TM70	Flash Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.	NORMAL	--	100%	20	One Target
TM74	Gyro Ball Does more damage based on how much lower Metagross's Speed is compared to the target's.	STEEL	varies	100%	5	One Target
TM76	Stealth Rock Sets floating rocks on the enemy's field. Does 1/8 max HP to enemies that switch in. Weakness/resistance to Rock affects this damage.	ROCK	--	--	20	Enemy Field
TM77	Psych Up Copies all stat modifiers on the target.	NORMAL	--	--	10	One Target
TM80	Rock Slide Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.	ROCK	75	90%	10	Nearby Enemies
TM82	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Metagross's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM83	Bulldoze 100% chance of lowering all nearby Pokémon's Speed by one stage.	GROUND	60	100%	20	All But Self
TM86	Grass Knot Does more damage depending on how heavy the target is.	GRASS	varies	100%	20	One Target
TM87	Swagger Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.	NORMAL	--	85%	15	One Target
TM90	Substitute Costs 25% of Metagross's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM91	Flash Cannon 10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.	STEEL	80	100%	10	One Target
TM93	Cut Damages the target.	NORMAL	50	95%	30	One Target
TM96	Strength Damages the target.	NORMAL	80	100%	15	One Target
TM98	Rock Smash 50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.	FIGHTING	40	100%	15	One Target

Metagross's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Metagross's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Metagross's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Metagross is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.

Stats at level 100	0 EVs		252+ EVs		Base Stat
Stats at level 100	Min	Max	Min	Max	Base Stat
HP	270	301	333	364	80
Attack	275	306	338	369	135
Defense	265	296	328	359	130
Sp. Atk	195	226	258	289	95
Sp. Def	185	216	248	279	90
Speed	145	176	208	239	70
Total					600

Where to Find Metagross in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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If you're looking for where to find Metagross, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Metagross in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Metagross

Available in some Max Raid Dens in the Crown Tundra (DLC).

Getting Metagross By Evolution

Evolves from Metang at level 45.

Location information on where to find Metagross in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Metagross

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

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.

Ultra Sun

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

It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

X

With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

Y

Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White

Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

Black 2 White 2

With four linked brains, it's more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum

METANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

HeartGold SoulSilver

It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

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.

FireRed LeafGreen

It is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.