Metagross

Metagross
Metagross's official artwork from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Games	Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
Move	Earthquake
Rarity	30/586 (Brawl) 32/975 (SSB4) 32/1463 (Ultimate)
Voice actor	Unshō Ishizuka
Article on Bulbapedia	Metagross (Pokémon)

“	It hurts all nearby grounded opponents. If you stay too close to it, it’ll bury you in the ground.	”
—Pokémon Encyclopedia, Smash Bros. DOJO!!

Metagross (メタグロス, Metagross) is a creature in the Pokémon franchise.

Origin

Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #376 as the "Iron Leg Pokémon". It evolves from Metang at level 45, which evolves from Beldum at level 20. Metagross and its evolutionary line are usually rare and hard to catch, and are usually found very late in any game they appear in. Metagross is the signature Pokémon of the Hoenn Champion Steven Stone, and it also gained a Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Stat-wise, Metagross has great Attack and Defense stats, but its Special stats are average and Speed stat is relatively low.

Earthquake is a physical Ground-type move with 100 base power and 100% accuracy, which hits all Pokémon adjacent to the user. Its good type coverage, high power with no drawbacks and wide availability make it a staple of many Pokémon's movesets. Metagross, like many other Pokémon, can learn it using TM26.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Metagross in Brawl.

Metagross appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon and uses Earthquake, which has effects similar to Venusaur's version of the move. When summoned, it slams its arms in the ground. Any opponent caught in the shockwave is buried in the ground and takes heavy damage. When it slams its claw while the opponent is buried or in mid-air, they will be sent upward. It struggles to grab the claw back out of the ground, before slamming another in. It repeats this several times before disappearing.

When Metagross is summoned, it will fall through soft platforms if summoned on them but not if it lands on them afterwards (such as the solid ground below it being destroyed or moved). It will always fall through the clouds on Skyworld.

Metagross has a spawn chance of 30/586.

Trophy

Metagross's trophy in Brawl

Metagross

An Iron Leg Pokémon. When two Beldum combine, they evolve into a Metang. In the same way, a Metagross is the result of two Metang combining. It's said to have intelligence that can match a supercomputer. Though it weighs 1,212.5 pounds, it is somehow able to fold up its legs and float.

: Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire

: Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Fighter(s)
Metagross	Pokémon series	+23	Pikachu Pokémon Trainer Lucario Jigglypuff

Metagross (Pokémon series)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Metagross as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Metagross returns in Super Smash Bros. 4, keeping its Brawl mechanics. It no longer falls through the clouds on Skyworld when landing on them, only when initially summoned like with soft platforms.

Metagross has a spawn chance of 32/975. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies to both games and only the base form unless noted otherwise):

• 3D Land
• Arena Ferox
• Golden Plains
• Tomodachi Life
• Tortimer Island

Trophy

Metagross's trophy appears in both versions. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of the Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire Trophy Box.

Metagross's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Metagross's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Metagross

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.

A hulking Steel/Psychic-type 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.

: Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire (03/2003)

: Pokémon X & Pokémon Y (10/2013)

A Steel- and Psychic-type Pokémon known as the Iron Leg Pokémon. At 550kg in weight, it's even 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!

: Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire (07/2003)

: Pokémon X/Y (10/2013)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

Metagross preparing to attack a grounded King K. Rool.

Metagross returns as a Poké Ball summon, unchanged from Smash 4; however, aesthetics-wise, its voice is deeper and has a metallic filter over it.

Metagross has a spawn chance of 32/1463. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies only to the base form unless noted otherwise):

• 3D Land
• Arena Ferox
• Gaur Plain
• Golden Plains
• Kongo Falls
• Spirit Train
• Tomodachi Life
• Tortimer Island

Spirit

Metagross also appears as an Advanced-class primary spirit. In Adventure Mode: World of Light, its spirit is located in the Sacred Land sub-dungeon of The Dark Realm.

Metagross's Spirit Battle uses a blue Metal R.O.B. puppet fighter with 140 HP and is fought on a hazardless Unova Pokémon League. The stage will periodically be shaken by earthquakes, referencing Metagross's Earthquake move.

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Slots	Base	Max	Base	Max	Base	Max	Ability	Series
494		Metagross		★★	1	1975	7926	449	1801	1347	5405	PSI Attack ↑	Pokémon Series

Gallery

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  Metagross using Earthquake in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

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  Artwork of Metagross from Ultimate.

Names in other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	メタグロス, Metagross
English	Metagross
French	Métalosse
German	Metagross
Spanish	Metagross
Italian	Metagross
Chinese	巨金怪
Korean	메타그로스, Metagross
Dutch	Metagross
Russian	Метагросс

Trivia

• Metagross was the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon to make an appearance in Smash.
• In Brawl, if Metagross is summoned in a small space equivalent to the area of a normal sized block from Stage Builder, it doesn't move normally. Instead, it simply vibrates vertically.