Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Meteor Falls | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Giant Chasm | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Spear Pillar | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Attack
- 95
- Sp. Defense
- 90
- Speed
- 70
Abilities · Clear Body
Hidden ability · Light Metal
Size · 1.6 m · 550 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Metang · Level 45
Battle transformations
- Metagross-Mega · Metagrossite
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Metagross
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explosion |
| 1 | Hone Claws |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Confusion |
| 1 | Metal Claw |
| 1 | Bullet Punch |
| 6 | Zen Headbutt |
| 12 | Magnet Rise |
| 16 | Flash Cannon |
| 26 | Take Down |
| 34 | Psychic |
| 42 | Scary Face |
| 52 | Meteor Mash |
| 62 | Iron Defense |
| 72 | Agility |
| 82 | Hyper Beam |