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Metagross in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#280 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Iron Leg Pokémon

Metagross in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

It boasts not only psychic powers but also fantastic strength. It grabs its prey with its four legs and holds them in place with its claws.

Ultra Moon

It analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner.

Pokémon details

Types

SteelPsychic

Category

Iron Leg Pokémon

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

550 kg (1,212.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0376

Pokédex

#280

Metagross in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

135

247

405

Defense

130

238

394

Sp. Atk

95

175

317

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

70

130

262

Total

600

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Metagross, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #280Ula'ula #101
EV yield
3 Def
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
270

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
40

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Beldum

Beldum

#278

Level 20

Metang

Metang

#279

Metang

Metang

#279

Level 45

Metagross

Metagross

#280

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Ultra Moon
5%
Ultra Sun
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Evo.Hammer Arm

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Fighting1009010
StartTake Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
StartConfusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
StartMetal Claw

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel509535
StartHammer Arm

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Fighting1009010
StartMagnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10
23Pursuit

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
26Bullet Punch

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Steel4010030
29Miracle Eye

Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Psychic--40
32Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
35Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
38Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
41Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
44Meteor Mash

The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Steel909010
52Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
60Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM03Psyshock

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

Psychic8010010
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM64Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM74Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-1005
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM91Flash Cannon

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel8010010
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
Gravity

Enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Flying moves can’t be used.

Psychic--5
Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Normal--30
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
Stomping Tantrum

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Ground7510010
Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015
Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010
Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Hold Back

The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Clear Body

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Light Metal(Hidden Ability)

Halves the Pokémon’s weight.

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

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