How to Collect Metagross Cards: Standout Art, Sets, and Favorites
See why Metagross belongs in every ⭐ Pseudo-Legendaries collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-07-11
Popularity Rank: #45
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #69
2019 survey: #26
#45 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.6 m
Weight
550.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
3 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Heads
Egg groups
Mineral
Why people love Metagross
Quick read on why Metagross clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- A staple in our ⭐ Pseudo-Legendaries crowd — Metagross is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Metagross has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Metagross from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Chaos Rising
Uncommon
Ascended Heroes
Special Illustration Rare
Destined Rivals
Double rare
Journey Together
Rare
Temporal Forces
Illustration rare
Temporal Forces
Uncommon
Silver Tempest
Holo Rare
Chilling Reign
Secret Rare
Chilling Reign
Ultra Rare
Chilling Reign
Holo Rare VMAX
Chilling Reign
Holo Rare V
Vivid Voltage
Rare
Showing 12 of 34 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan & Michi Method for Metagross
Binder geometry for Metagross: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Steven's Metagross ex #289 (Ascended Heroes) (Special Illustration Rare) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Metagross #BW75 (BW Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Metagross binder page.
Metagross #52 (Plasma Freeze) is a staple for Metagross fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Metagross #10 (Legends Awakened) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Metagross mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Metagross chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Ascended Heroes
Special Illustration Rare
BW Black Star Promos
Promo
Plasma Freeze
Rare
Legends Awakened
Rare Holo
Chaos Rising
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Double rare
Journey Together
Rare
Right page
Temporal Forces
Illustration rare
Temporal Forces
Uncommon
Silver Tempest
Holo Rare
Chilling Reign
Secret Rare
Chilling Reign
Ultra Rare
Chilling Reign
Holo Rare VMAX
Chilling Reign
Holo Rare V
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Metagross cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Metagross
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Metagross
Scene wallpaper — Metagross
Illustration by catwithmonocle.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Metagross
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for ⭐ Pseudo-Legendaries, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Metagross's stoic personality in-game pairs with minimalist layouts: fewer stickers, more negative space, let the art breathe.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Metagross duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Beldum and Metang; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Metagross — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
80
Attack
135
Defense
130
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
90
Speed
70
Total: 600
Players file Metagross around tier "UU" while Ability Clear Body (Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hyper Beam — User cannot move next turn. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Steel/Psychic typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Metagross — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Metagross, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
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.
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.
METAGROSS has four brains that are joined by a complex neural network. As a result of integration, this POKéMON is smarter than a supercomputer.
Collectors still read Beldum, Metang, and Metagross fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Ultra Moon) frames Metagross as one that analyzes its opponents with more accuracy than a supercomputer, which enables it to calmly back them into a corner. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Metagross
Spanish
Metagross
French
Métalosse
Italian
Metagross
Japanese
メタグロス
Japanese (Romaji)
Metagross
Korean
메타그로스
Chinese (Simplified)
巨金怪
Chinese (Traditional)
巨金怪
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