Metagross

メタグロス · Métalosse

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.

Type: PsychicSteel
Stage: 3 of 3

Category: Iron Leg Pokémon
Japanese: メタグロス
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 550.0 kg
Habitat: Rough-terrain
Color: Blue
Shape: Heads

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Metagross.

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Beldum

Stage 1

Base form

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Metang

Stage 2

From Beldum

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Metagross

Stage 3

From Metang

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 080

/255
Attack 135

/255
Defense 130

/255
Sp. Atk 095

/255
Sp. Def 090

/255
Speed 070

/255

§ III

Best Metagross cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 32 cards.

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§ IV

Metagross through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

7 cards
Platinum era → Sun & Moon era
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02 PM

PLANETA Mochizuki

PLANETA Mochizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their work spans Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including Battle Styles, Brilliant Stars, and Silver Tempest, in a digital, energetic style.

3 cards
Sword & Shield era → Scarlet & Violet era
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03 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

2 cards
EX era
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04 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
EX era → Scarlet & Violet era
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05 RM

Ryota Murayama

Ryota Murayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2014, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including appearances in Darkness Ablaze and Paradox Rift, and include both Pokémon and Trainer cards.

2 cards
Sword & Shield era
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