Metagross Pokemon Guide

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Metagross Pokemon Guide

Metagross is a powerful Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon known for its high Attack, strong Defense, useful resistances, Clear Body ability and evolution from Metang. This guide covers Metagross’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Mega Metagross information.

Normal Form

Metagross

Shiny Form

Shiny Metagross

Mega Evolution

Mega Metagross

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Metagross guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Metagross Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Metagross Description

Metagross is the final evolution of Beldum and Metang. It is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon known for its high Attack, excellent Defense, many resistances and strong moves such as Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt and Bullet Punch.

Competitive Overview

Is Metagross Good in Competitive?

Metagross is usually a strong competitive Pokemon thanks to its high Attack, excellent Defense, useful Steel and Psychic typing and access to powerful priority and coverage moves.

Metagross’s biggest strengths are its physical power, bulk, Clear Body and strong defensive profile. Its main issues are weaknesses to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves and middling Speed outside of Mega Evolution or speed control.

Metagross Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Metagross, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Metagross

National Dex

#0376

Type

Steel / Psychic

Species

Iron Leg Pokemon

Height

5’03” / 1.6 m

160 cm

Weight

1212.5 lbs / 550.0 kg

550 kg

Abilities

Clear Body, Light Metal

Metagross Stats

Metagross has excellent Attack and Defense with strong overall bulk. Its stat spread makes it a powerful physical attacker and durable Steel-type option.

Attack

135

Defense

130

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Metagross Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Metagross has a strong movepool with Steel, Psychic, Ground, Ice, Electric and Fighting coverage. These are some of Metagross’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Meteor Mash

Metagross’s signature-style Steel-type attack and one of its most iconic damage options.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Bullet Punch

A priority Steel-type attack that helps Metagross finish weakened opponents.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Zen Headbutt

A reliable physical Psychic-type move that gives Metagross strong same-type coverage.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Iron Head

A consistent Steel-type attack that can pressure Rock, Ice and Fairy-type Pokemon.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A powerful coverage move for Fire, Steel, Rock and Electric-type Pokemon.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Punch

Useful coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Punch

Coverage that helps Metagross hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Agility

A setup move that can help Metagross overcome its middling Speed in some formats.

Metagross All Moves

Metagross can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Metagross’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90
1	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100
1	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
1	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
6	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
12	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	–	–
16	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
26	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
34	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
42	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
52	Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	90	90
62	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
72	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
82	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Expanding Force	Psychic	Special	80	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	120	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Gravity	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hard Press	Steel	Physical	0	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Meteor Beam	Rock	Special	120	90
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Psychic Fangs	Psychic	Physical	85	100
TM	Psychic Noise	Psychic	Special	75	100
TM	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	–	–

Metagross Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

This Pokemon is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances and a Poison immunity, but it is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves.

Type

Steel / Psychic

Weaknesses

Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark

Resistances

Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic

Immunity

Poison

Metagross Abilities

Its abilities focus on protecting its stats or changing how weight-based interactions affect it in supported games.

Clear Body

Prevents this Pokemon’s stats from being lowered by an opponent’s move or Ability.

Light Metal

Halves this Pokemon’s weight when the ability is available, which can matter for some weight-based moves.

Metagross Evolution

Metagross evolves from Metang at Level 45. Metang evolves from Beldum at Level 20, making the full evolution line Beldum, Metang and Metagross.

Stage 1

Beldum

Starting form

Stage 2

Metang

Evolves from Beldum at Level 20

Stage 3

Metagross

Evolves from Metang at Level 45

Where to Find Metagross in Pokemon Games

Metagross’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Metagross is obtained by evolving Metang at Level 45.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Red	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Metagross had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Metang at Level 45.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Black	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon White	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve Metang at Level 45.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon X	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Metang at Level 45.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Metang at Level 45.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer from Pokemon HOME or evolve Metang when available through The Indigo Disk.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer from Pokemon HOME or evolve Metang when available through The Indigo Disk.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Available as an Alpha Pokemon in the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime. Metagross can also appear in 5-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Metagross
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Mega Metagross

Mega Metagross is Metagross’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Metagross’s Steel and Psychic typing while boosting its speed, power and overall battle presence.

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Metagross FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Metagross. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Metagross?

Metagross is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokemon.

What is Metagross weak against?

Metagross is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark-type moves.

What does Metagross evolve from?

Metagross evolves from Metang at Level 45. Metang evolves from Beldum at Level 20.

What are Metagross’s abilities?

Metagross’s abilities are Clear Body and Light Metal.

What are Metagross’s best moves?

Metagross’s best moves often include Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, Zen Headbutt, Iron Head, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch and Agility.

Is Metagross good in Pokemon?

Yes, Metagross is usually strong because of its high Attack, excellent Defense, useful typing and wide coverage movepool.

How do you get Metagross?

The most common way to get Metagross is to evolve Metang at Level 45 after evolving Beldum into Metang at Level 20.

Is Mega Metagross available?

Mega Metagross is available in games where Mega Evolution and Metagrossite are supported.

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