Metagross (メタグロス, Metagurosu) is a fictional creature in the Pokemon franchise.
Creature description
Metagrosshas the appearance of a enormous, quadrupedal tank-like Pokémon. Its turquoise-coloured, discus-shaped main body appears to be its head, as it lies at the center point where its legs branch out to give the impression of a mechanized arachnid. Each leg is the body of a former Beldum, and its head/body is the four collective heads of Beldum used to fuse into it. Metagross has a metallic cross adorning its face diagonally between its two red eyes, often viewed as the letter "X" by onlookers, and this cross-shape is arranged to resemble both metallic "eyebrows" and a metallic "mustache." This is said to represent Metagross' wise, computative nature.
In the same way that its pre-evolved form Metang is comprised by two Beldum, a still more basic evolution stage, so is Metagross formed by the joining of two Metang. This essentially means that four Beldum make up a Metagross (this could be compared to Magneton, which are comprised of 3 Magnemite). However, four Beldum come nowhere near to the size of a Metagross. This is similar to the evolution of Beldum into Metang; some other matter must be involved.
Metagross's intelligence is extraordinarily high: not only does it have four minds (one from each Beldum) but they are also connected by a highly complex neural network, which is nowadays a more accurate measure of the capacity for intelligence than the net amount of brain tissue. Its developed cerebral powers are said to surpass even those of a supercomputer, similar to Alakazam. Metagross mostly relies on its massive strength, as it is one of the strongest non-legendary Pokemon in terms of Physical Attack and Defense. It can also use psychic abilities, including the ability to render its massive body airborne by telekinesis once it draws its legs together.
This Pokémon lives in mountainous areas. It can easily live comfortably on very steep slopes by planting its legs into rock or ground. Metagross is also a brutal predator. When hunting, it pins its prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using its large mouth on its underside.
In 'Super Smash Bros. Brawl'
Metagross is set to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon, it is currently known to use Earthquake, possibly taking over the role of Venasaur.