Metagross
| Metagross | |
|---|---|
  Metagross's official artwork fromPokémon 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 thePokémon franchise.
Origin[edit]
Metagross is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced inGeneration III, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #376 as the "Iron Leg Pokémon". It evolves fromMetang at level 45, which evolves fromBeldum 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 HoennChampionSteven Stone, and it also gained aMega Evolution inPokémon 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 usingTM26.
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]
Metagross appears inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl as a Poké Ball Pokémon and uses Earthquake, which has effects similar toVenusaur'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 throughsoft 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 onSkyworld.
Metagross has a spawn chance of30/586.
Trophy[edit]
- 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[edit]
| Name | Game | Effect | Fighter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metagross | Pokémon series |  +23 | Pikachu Pokémon Trainer Lucario Jigglypuff    |
.png) Metagross (Pokémon series) |
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]
Metagross returns inSuper Smash Bros. 4, keeping itsBrawl 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 of32/975. 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):
Trophy[edit]
Metagross's trophy appears in both versions. InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U it is part of thePokémon Ruby & Pokémon SapphireTrophy Box.
- 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)
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a Poké Ball Pokémon[edit]
Metagross returns as a Poké Ball summon, unchanged fromSmash 4; however, aesthetics-wise, its voice is deeper and has a metallic filter over it.
Metagross has a spawn chance of32/1463. It cannot be summoned on the following stages in a standard versus match (applies only to the base form unless noted otherwise):
Spirit[edit]
Metagross also appears as an Advanced-classprimary spirit. InAdventure Mode: World of Light, its spirit is located in theSacred Land sub-dungeon ofThe Dark Realm.
Metagross's Spirit Battle uses a blue MetalR.O.B. puppet fighter with 140 HP and is fought on a hazardlessUnova 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[edit]
Metagross using Earthquake inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Artwork of Metagross fromUltimate.
Names in other languages[edit]
| 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[edit]
- Metagross was the firstpseudo-legendary Pokémon to make an appearance inSmash.
- InBrawl, if Metagross is summoned in a small space equivalent to the area of a normal sized block fromStage Builder, it doesn't move normally. Instead,it simply vibrates vertically.
