Metang

Metang is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Metang artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0375
Type Steel Psychic
Species Iron Claw Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 202.5 kg (446.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Clear Body
Light Metal (hidden ability)
Local № 0191 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0263 (Black 2/White 2)
0200 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0215 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0279 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0130 (The Crown Tundra)
0138 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 75
139 273
Defense 100
184 328
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 50
94 218
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Metang.

Evolution chart

(Level 20) (Level 45)
Metagross#0376
Metagross
Steel · Psychic

Metang changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby 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.
Sapphire When two BELDUM fuse together, METANG is formed. The brains of the BELDUM are joined by a magnetic nervous system. This POKéMON turns its arms to the rear for traveling at high speed.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
Emerald The claws tipping its arms pack the destructive power to tear through thick iron sheets as if they were silk. It flies at over 60 miles per hour.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
Black
White
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Black 2
White 2
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
X It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Y It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire When two Beldum fuse together, Metang is formed. The brains of the Beldum are joined by a magnetic nervous system. This Pokémon turns its arms to the rear for traveling at high speed.
Sun When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
Moon It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
Ultra Sun With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
Ultra Moon It flies at high speeds around the skies. When it finds its prey, Metang takes a firm grip with its sharp claws and never lets go.
Sword Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
Shield Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

Moves learned by Metang

Moves learnt by level up

Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1Hone ClawsDarkStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
12Magnet RiseElectricStatus
18Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
26Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
50Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90
58Iron DefenseSteelStatus
66AgilityPsychicStatus
74Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metang learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95

Egg moves

Metang does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
04AgilityPsychicStatus
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
178GravityPsychicStatus
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
203Psych UpNormalStatus
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
217Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
218Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
220Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
225Hard PressSteelPhysical 100
228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial 75 100

Moves learnt by level up

Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
12Magnet RiseElectricStatus
18Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
26Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
34PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
50Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90
58Iron DefenseSteelStatus
66AgilityPsychicStatus
74Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metang learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95

Egg moves

Metang does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
33ReflectPsychicStatus
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
58EndureNormalStatus
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
69Rock PolishRockStatus
70FlashNormalStatus 100
74Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Psych UpNormalStatus
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
91Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Metang sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Metang sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Metang sprite from Diamond & Pearl Metang sprite from Black & White Metang sprite from X & Y Metang sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Metang sprite from Sword & Shield Metang sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Metang Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Metang Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Metang Shiny sprite from Black & White Metang Shiny sprite from X & Y Metang Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Metang

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Beldum
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Beldum
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Beldum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Beldum
Sun
Moon
Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Beldum
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Beldum
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Metang questions

Other languages

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

 

English Iron Claw Pokémon
Japanese てつツメポケモン
German Eisenklauen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Pincefer
Italian Pokémon Ferrunghia
Spanish Pokémon Garra Hierro
Korean 철발톱포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 铁爪宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鐵爪寶可夢

Name origin

metal
solid material
tang
sound of metal being struck