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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0376

Metagross

SteelPsychic

METAGROSS has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This POKéMON can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.

Category
Iron Leg Pokémon
Height
1.6 m
Weight
550 kg
Generation
III
Abilities
Clear Body

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Light Metal Hidden ability

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

MetagrossIron Leg Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
80
AttackStrength of physical moves.
135
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
130
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
95
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
90
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
70
Base stat total 600

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Ground
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2

Resists

Normal
×0.5
Grass
×0.5
Ice
×0.5
Flying
×0.5
Psychic
×0.25
Rock
×0.5
Dragon
×0.5
Steel
×0.5
Fairy
×0.5

Immune to

Poison
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CutPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 26
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 26
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 26
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 77
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 77
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 77
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 71
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 71
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 71
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 71
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 77
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 77
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 62
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 62
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 60
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 60
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 60
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 82
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 82
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 82
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
ConfusionSpecial · PsychicPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 20
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 20
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 20
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 20
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 38
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 38
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 36
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 36
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 36
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 38
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 38
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 41
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 38
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 34
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 34
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
AgilityStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 66
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 66
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 66
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 44
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 44
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 44
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 44
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 66
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 66
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 38
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 38
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 72
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 72
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 72
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MimicStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReflectStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Xd · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
FlashStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
  • Champions · Train
RestStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 26
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 26
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 24
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 24
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 24
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 26
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 26
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 35
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 35
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 42
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 42
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SandstormStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Xd · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Dynamic PunchPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
PursuitPhysical · DarkPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 32
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 32
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 28
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 32
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 23
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 23
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Metal ClawPhysical · SteelPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 20
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 20
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 20
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 20
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 20
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 20
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower Accuracy Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psych UpStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Emerald · Tutor
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Future SightSpecial · PsychicPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits the target two turns later.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrickStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Meteor MashPhysical · SteelPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 55
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 55
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 55
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 53
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 53
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 53
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 53
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 55
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 55
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 44
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 44
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 44
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 44
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 44
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 52
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 52
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 52
  • Champions · Train
Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Cosmic PowerStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Shadow PunchPhysical · GhostPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Machine
  • Emerald · Machine
  • Firered Leafgreen · Machine
  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Colosseum · Machine
  • Xd · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 44
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 44
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 44
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 40
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 40
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 40
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 44
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 44
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 53
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 53
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 52
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 52
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 52
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 62
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 62
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 62
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BlockStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
GravityStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Miracle EyeStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Forces the target to have no evasion, and allows it to be hit by Psychic moves even if it’s Dark.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 26
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 26
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Hammer ArmPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 45
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 45
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
  • Champions · Train
Gyro BallPhysical · SteelPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Magnet RiseStatus · ElectricPower Accuracy Details +

User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
  • Champions · Train
Rock PolishStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Bullet PunchPhysical · SteelPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 32
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 32
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 32
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psycho CutPhysical · PsychicPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 62
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 62
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 62
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 62
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 29
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 6
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 6
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Flash CannonSpecial · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Iron HeadPhysical · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stealth RockStatus · RockPower Accuracy Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hone ClawsStatus · DarkPower Accuracy Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Egg
PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Heavy SlamPhysical · SteelPower Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower Accuracy Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower Accuracy Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psychic FangsPhysical · PsychicPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Body PressPhysical · FightingPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Damage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Steel BeamSpecial · SteelPower 140Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Expanding ForceSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

If Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Steel RollerPhysical · SteelPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Ends the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
Meteor BeamSpecial · RockPower 120Accuracy 90%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hard PressPhysical · SteelPower 0Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Psychic NoiseSpecial · PsychicPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Scarlet Violet · Machine
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Ruby

METAGROSS has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This POKéMON can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.

Sapphire

METAGROSS is the result of two METANG achieving fusion. When hunting, this POKéMON pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.

Emerald

METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this POKéMON is smarter than a supercomputer.

Firered · Leafgreen

It is formed by two METANG fusing. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum

METANG combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.

Black · White · Y

Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

Black 2 · White 2 · X

With four linked brains, it’s more intelligent than a supercomputer, and it uses calculations to analyze foes.

Omega Ruby

Metagross has four brains in total. Combined, the four brains can breeze through difficult calculations faster than a supercomputer. This Pokémon can float in the air by tucking in its four legs.

Alpha Sapphire

Metagross is the result of two Metang achieving fusion. When hunting, this Pokémon pins the prey to the ground under its massive body. It then eats the helpless victim using the large mouth on its stomach.

Sun

It firmly pins its prey using its four claws and large body. Then the teeth in the mouth on its stomach chew the prey to bits.

Moon

A linkage of two Metang, this Pokémon can perform any calculation in a flash by utilizing parallel processing in its four brains.

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.

Sword

Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.

Shield

Metagross is the result of the fusion of two Metang. This Pokémon defeats its opponents through use of its supercomputer-level brain.

POKÉMON TCG

Metagross trading cards

33 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12