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No. 0376 · Generation III · Hoenn

Metagross

The Iron Leg Pokémon

TL;DR. Metagross is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 600. 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.

Steel Psychic

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.

Height1.6 m

Weight550.0 kg

AbilitiesClear Body

HiddenLight Metal

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 135

Defense 130

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 70

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Steel-types.

135 base Attack, Metagross's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 159 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Metagross in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Metagross reaches 3,791 CP at level 40 and 4,337 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack257

GO Defense228

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)3,791

Max CP (L50)4,286

Best buddy (L51)4,337

Raid catch CP 2,078–2,166 (L20). Weather boosted 2,598–2,708 (L25).

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Competitive

Metagross in competitive play.

Metagross is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #577 in the Great League.

Choice Band

Heavy Slam / Earthquake / Knock Off / Bullet Punch

ItemChoice Band
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel

Bulky Attacker

Heavy Slam / Psychic Fangs / Knock Off / Stealth Rock

ItemLeftovers
NatureAdamant
EVs252 HP / 160 Atk / 96 Spe
TeraDark, Water

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #577 75.1 score

Ultra League #263 81.4 score

Master League #3 96.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Metagross.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Metagross, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Metagross?

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Metagross weak to?

Metagross takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Metagross resistant to?

Metagross is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.

How does Metagross evolve?

Metagross evolves from Metang (Level 45). Metagross evolves into Mega Metagross (Mega Evolve with Metagrossite (battle-only)).

What generation is Metagross from?

Metagross was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0376.

What are Metagross's base stats?

Metagross has HP 80, Attack 135, Defense 130, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 90, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Metagross's abilities?

Metagross can have the ability Clear Body, plus the Hidden Ability Light Metal.

Is Metagross legendary or mythical?

No. Metagross is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Metagross's best stat?

Metagross's highest base stat is Attack at 135, which ranks 5th of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Metagross good?

Metagross has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Steel-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms