Metagross
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Metagross's official artwork from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Games Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Move Earthquake
Rarity Common
Japanese 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.

OriginEdit

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. BrawlEdit

As a Poké Ball PokémonEdit

 
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. The attack does not harm the user.

Interestingly, Metagross is not recognized as an object as soon as it comes out. Because of this, it will fall through soft platforms when summoned on one.

TrophyEdit

 
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

StickerEdit

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

In Super Smash Bros. 4Edit

As a Poké Ball PokémonEdit

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

Metagross returns in Super Smash Bros. 4, keeping its Brawl mechanics.

TrophyEdit

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 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. UltimateEdit

As a Poké Ball PokémonEdit

 
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 cannot be summoned on 3D Land, Arena Ferox, Golden Plains, Kongo Falls, Spirit Train, Tomodachi Life nor Tortimer Island.

SpiritEdit

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

GalleryEdit

Names in other languagesEdit

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

TriviaEdit