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MSA-005 Methuss — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MSA-005

MSA-005 Methuss Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MSA-005 Methuss

The MSA-005 Methuss is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the MSA-005 Methuss first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0088 U.C.

The MSA-005 Methuss in turn led to 9 derived units — MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1, MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2, MSA-005X-3 Methuss X-3, MSZ-008 ZII and RGZ-95 ReZEL and 3 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MSA-005 Methuss has appeared in 23 Gundam releases across 1985–2022, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and 18 more.

It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group and Coalition of Volunteers.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSA-005 Methuss, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MSA-005
Classification
Prototype Transformable Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Anaheim Electronics
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
26.00 m
Weight
52.40 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
1640 kW 2,199.276 hp
Armor
Gundarium Alloy
First seen
0087 U.C.
Last seen
0088 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MSA-005 Methuss has appeared in 12 releases from 1985 to 2018.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
  4. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
  5. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
  6. 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica
  7. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
  8. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
  9. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
  10. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
  11. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
  12. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers

Games featuring the MSA-005 Methuss

The MSA-005 Methuss is playable in 11 Gundam games.

  1. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  2. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  3. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  4. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  5. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  6. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  7. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  8. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  9. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  10. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  11. 2022 — Gundam Evolution

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MSA-005 Methuss — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group, Coalition of Volunteers

MSA-005 Methuss Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the MSA-005 Methuss (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

See all MSA-005 Methuss kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the MSA-005 Methuss

What is the MSA-005 Methuss?
The MSA-005 Methuss is a prototype transformable mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What mobile suits were developed from the MSA-005 Methuss?
9 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSA-005 Methuss: MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, MSA-005X-1 Methuss X-1, MSA-005X-2 Methuss X-2, MSA-005X-3 Methuss X-3, MSZ-008 ZII, RGZ-95 ReZEL, MSA-005 Methuss ［Avey Alva use］ and MSA-005M Methuss Mariner (plus 1 more).
Which factions operated the MSA-005 Methuss?
The MSA-005 Methuss was operated by Mass-Divers, Anti Earth Union Group and Coalition of Volunteers.
How big is the MSA-005 Methuss?
The MSA-005 Methuss stands 26.00 m tall, weighs 52.40 t, produces 1640 kW 2,199.276 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MSA-005 Methuss appear in?
The MSA-005 Methuss appears in 12 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers and Gundam MS Graphica (plus 6 more).
Which Gundam games is the MSA-005 Methuss in?
The MSA-005 Methuss is playable in 11 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON (plus 3 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSA-005 Methuss?
Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MSA-005 Methuss, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSA-005 Methuss above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MSA-005 Methuss Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.