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Metagross Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Metagross is a Steel/Psychic Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Metagross, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Metagross in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Alpha Metagross Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Metagross Overworld Location
Alpha Metagross Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Metagross can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Power-Up Punch

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Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Metagross, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Beldum Line

Beldum Evolution Line
BeldumBeldum →
Lv. 20 		MetangMetang →
Lv. 45 		MetagrossMetagross

Evolution Chart:
How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Metagross Game Data

Metagross Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #227
Metagross ImageMetagross
Pokemon Psychic Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 1.6 m
Weight 550 kg
Species Iron Leg Pokémon
EV Yield Def +3
L-A Dex #227
Metagross ImageShiny Metagross
Pokemon Psychic Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 3
Height 1.6 m
Weight 550 kg
Species Iron Leg Pokémon
EV Yield Def +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Metagross Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Metagross Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
80
 #69
Atk
135
 #29
Def
130
 #20
SpAtk
95
 #95
SpDef
90
 #87
Speed
70
 #146
Total
600
 #34
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 187 187 155 155 140
Atk 205 187 155 139 126
Def 200 182 150 135 121
SpAtk 161 147 115 103 90
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 134 122 90 81 67
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

MetagrossMetagross Mega MetagrossMega Metagross

Metagross Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Brave

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed

Since Metagross is a Slow Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Brave to boost its Attack further, while reducing its Special Attack or Speed stat respectively.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Metagross either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Metagross any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Metagross has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Metagross Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Bullet Punch Pokemon Steel Type Icon 3
Iron Head Pokemon Steel Type Icon 8
Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Type Icon 7
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Iron Head, Thunder Punch, Zen Headbutt, and Bullet Punch when using Metagross during the main story.

Metagross Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
Base Metal Claw Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Base Bullet Punch Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets.
Evo Explosion Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 250 / 15
The user emits tremendous explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
Evo Heavy Slam Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its heavy body into targets. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move's power.
6 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
18 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
26 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
34 Psycho Cut Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by tearing at targets with blades formed from psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
42 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
46 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
50 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
54 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
58 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
018 Power-Up Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 10
The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user's Attack stat for a short time.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.

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