Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Metagross

Metagross

STEEL

PSYCHIC

Iron Leg Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Metagross is a Steel and Psychic Type Iron Leg Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Metagross can be found with Clear Body as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

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Metagross Stats and Abilities

Based on Metagross Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Metagross Highest IV Stat is Attack 135 and the Lowest being Speed 70.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	80	270	364
S	Attack	135	247	405
C	Defense	130	238	394
C	Special Attack	95	175	317
E	Special Defense	90	166	306
E	Speed	70	130	262
S	Total	600

Best Held Items	Adamant Orb Iron Plate Mind Plate Odd Incense Twisted Spoon
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Metal Coat
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	3 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Clear Body Ability 1	Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.
Light Metal Hidden Ability	Light Metal halves the Pokémon's weight in battle. Decreasing weight affects these moves:

How To Evolve Metagross in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Beldum requires (Level 20) to evolve into Metang and then (Level 45) to evolve into Metagross.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Beldum	Level 20 →	Metang	Level 45 →	Metagross

Where To Find Metagross in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Metagross has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 53 Beldum, within the Route 228 location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Whiteout Cave
Whiteout Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
Rocky Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave
Icy Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern
Glacial Cavern	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Route 228
Route 228	5 - 1%	Beldum Lv. 53

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Metagross Weakness

Metagross is a Steel and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Metagross to take More Damage from Ground, Fire, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Psychic Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Fire Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Rock Steel Grass Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Psychic
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Metagross Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL
S	Darkrai DARK

What pokemon is Metagross Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING

Best Metagross Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Metagross Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
82	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
1	Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	Lowers user's Speed.
52	Meteor Mash	Physical	135	90	10	May raise user's Attack.
34	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Best Moveset for Metagross TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Metagross Lv Up Moves

Metagross TM Moves

Metagross Level Up Moves

List of Moves Metagross can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Hammer Arm FIGHTING	Power: 100 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Lowers user's Speed.
1	Confusion PSYCHIC	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
1	Metal Claw STEEL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
1	Bullet Punch STEEL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
6	Zen Headbutt PSYCHIC	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Magnet Rise ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns.
16	Flash Cannon STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
26	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
34	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Scary Face NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
52	Meteor Mash STEEL	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May raise user's Attack.
62	Iron Defense STEEL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
72	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
82	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Metagross TM Moves

List of Moves Metagross can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion NORMAL	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM74	Gyro Ball STEEL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon STEEL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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