#376 · Recordkeepers · changed in this game
Metagross
SteelPsychicAnalytic
Level-up moves 12
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Hard Press Phase 1 rotation | Steel | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 100 | Hone Claws Phase 1 rotation Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | Dark | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 100 | Meteor Mash Phase 1 rotation Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Phys | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 100 | Psychic Fangs Phase 1 rotation Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Earthquake Phase 2 rotation A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 100 | Meteor Mash Phase 2 rotation Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Phys | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 100 | Psychic Fangs Phase 2 rotation Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Magnet Rise Phase 3 rotation The user levitates with electromagnetism. | Electric | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 100 | Meteor Mash Phase 3 rotation Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | Steel | Phys | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 100 | Stone Edge Phase 3 rotation Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| 100 | Psychic Fangs Phase 3 rotation Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers. | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| 100 | Heavy Slam Phase 3 rotation | Steel | Phys | 1 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs
This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.
Where to find Metagross
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 — Pseudo-legendary guardians | Boss (choose one of the group) | 90–99, scales |
Other changes in this game
- One of the 10 pseudo-legendary guardians of Area 1, the first area of every run. Fights in 3 phases, restoring to full HP at each phase change.
- Its ability, Analytic: Moving last boosts power.
- Innates switch on as your boss count grows: Clear Body (Prevents ability reduction.) — from your 2nd boss win; Pressure (Raises foe's PP usage.) — from your 4th; Tough Claws (Boosts contact moves.) — from your 6th.
- Reward for beating it: the ability Analytic (Moving last boosts power.).