Pokémon#375

Metang

Type: Steel / Psychic • Also known asIron Claw Pokémon

Description

When two BELDUM fuse together, METANG is formed. The brains of the BELDUM are joined by a magnetic nervous system. By linking its brains magnetically, this POKéMON generates strong psychokinetic power.

TCG Cards

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Base Stats

Attack

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

Total

420

Stat Ranges

Min (0 IV / 0 EV / 0.9 nature) and Max (31 IV / 252 EV / 1.1 nature).

Stat	Lv 50 Min	Lv 100 Min	Lv 50 Max	Lv 100 Max
HP	120	230	167	324
Attack	72	139	139	273
Defense	94	184	167	328
Sp. Atk	54	103	117	229
Sp. Def	76	148	145	284
Speed	49	94	112	218

Min/Max use the standard Gen III+ stat formula. HP for Shedinja is capped at 1 in-game regardless.

Weak to

Ground

Ghost

Fire

Resists

Psychic

Normal

Flying

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Rough Terrain

Color

Blue

Shape

Arms

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Beldum#374

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#375
Blueberry	#138
Conquest Gallery	#83
Crown Tundra	#130
Hoenn	#191
Lumiose City	#226
Original Alola	#215
Original Ulaula	#87
Updated Alola	#279
Updated Hoenn	#200
Updated Ulaula	#100
Updated Unova	#263

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

147

EV Yield

+2 Defense

Growth Curve

Slow

(5x³) / (4)

Exp at Lv. 50

156,250

Exp at Lv. 100

1,250,000

Wild Held Items

Metal Coat

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered

Evolution Chain

#374

Beldum

→

Level 20

#375

Metang

→

Level 45

#376

Metagross

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Steel)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

1 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Steel)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Black 2

1 spots

10% max

Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)

10%

Method: Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto
Level Range: Lv. 45-49
Conditions: Any

White 2

1 spots

10% max

Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)

10%

Method: Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto
Level Range: Lv. 45-49
Conditions: Any

Black

4 spots

5% max

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 53
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 55
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in dark grass
Level Range: Lv. 63
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in dark grass
Level Range: Lv. 65
Conditions: Any

White

4 spots

5% max

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 53
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 55
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in dark grass
Level Range: Lv. 63
Conditions: Any

Giant Chasm (forest)

Method: Walking in dark grass
Level Range: Lv. 65
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

¼× Resistance

¼×

Takes quarter damage from these types - excellent defense!

Psychic

0.25×

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Poison

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

½×

1×

½×

0×

2×

½×

1×

2×

½×

2×

1×

½×

1×

¼×

½×

½×

2×

½×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Metang's steel/psychic typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against rock, ice, fairy, fighting, poison types

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Psychic

Learned at Lv. 41

X Y

Psychic

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

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

Meteor Mash

Learned at Lv. 50

Steel

Power: 90Accuracy: 90PP: 10Physical

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

Zen Headbutt

Learned at Lv. 52

Platinum

Psychic

Power: 80Accuracy: 90PP: 15Physical

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Hyper Beam

Learned at Lv. 74

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 150Accuracy: 90PP: 5Special

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

Dynamic Punch

Tutor Moves

Emerald

Fighting

Power: 100Accuracy: 50PP: 5PhysicalConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Dynamic Punch

Tutor Moves

Emerald

Fighting

Power: 100Accuracy: 50PP: 5PhysicalConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Defense Curl

Tutor Moves

Emerald

Normal

PP: 40Status

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

Agility

Learned at Lv. 66

Sword Shield

Psychic

PP: 30Status

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Metang
Japanese	メタング
Japanese (Kanji)	メタング
Roomaji	Metang
Korean	메탕구
French	Métang
German	Metang
Spanish	Metang
Italian	Metang
Chinese (Traditional)	金屬怪
Chinese (Simplified)	金属怪

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Metang shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Metang shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

1.2 m

Weight

202.5 kg

Type

Steel

Psychic

Abilities

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Mineral

⚧

Gender Ratio

Genderless

🐣

Hatch Steps

10,200

Hatch Counter: 40

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Confusion

confusion

Lv. 20

Metal Claw

metal-claw

Lv. 20

Bullet Punch

bullet-punch

Lv. 32

Hone Claws

hone-claws

Lv. 1

Magnet Rise

magnet-rise

Lv. 12

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Take Down

take-down

Lv. 26

Zen Headbutt

zen-headbutt

Lv. 52

Flash Cannon

flash-cannon

Lv. 18

Pursuit

pursuit

Lv. 32

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 42

Miracle Eye

miracle-eye

Lv. 29

Psychic

psychic

Lv. 41

Agility

agility

Lv. 66

Iron Defense

iron-defense

Lv. 58

Meteor Mash

meteor-mash

Lv. 50

Hyper Beam

hyper-beam

Lv. 74

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