Metang

national dex #375 · gen 3BST 420 · steel / psychic
Metang
SteelPsychic
#375 · gen 3
PROFILE
HP60
Atk75
Def100
SpA55
SpD80
Spe50
BST 420 · best Defense 100 · worst Speed 50 · meters scale to 200

Metang is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon with 4 weaknesses. Across Generation 3, its base stat total of 420 ranks #67 out of 135 species. It evolves from Beldum starting at Level 20 and evolves into Metagross starting at Level 45.

Metang is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark and resists Psychic (¼x), Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.

Typing
SteelPsychic
AbilitiesClear Body, Light MetalHIDDEN
Height, weight1.2 m / 202.5 kg
Catch rate3 / 255
Egg groupsMineral

Metang base stats

BST 420 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP60
230324
Atk75
139273
Def100
184328
SpA55
103229
SpD80
148284
Spe50
94218
BST420
series max 720

Metang weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Steel / Psychic dual typing
NOR½
FIR2
WAT1
ELE1
GRA½
ICE½
FIG1
POI0
GRO2
FLY½
PSY¼
BUG1
ROC½
GHO2
DRA½
DAR2
STE½
FAI½
WEAK TO

Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark

RESISTS

Psychic (¼x), Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy

IMMUNE TO

Poison

Metang abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Clear Body

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Light MetalHIDDEN

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Metang evolution line

3 stages

Best Metang moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
SteelSteel BeamSPEC140
PsychicFuture SightSPEC120
PsychicPsychicSPEC90
SteelMeteor MashPHYS90
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
FightingFocus PunchPHYS150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
NormalDouble-EdgePHYS120

Metang moves

68 moves available
ConfusionL0Metal ClawL0TackleL1Bullet PunchL1Hone ClawsL1Zen HeadbuttL6Magnet RiseL12Flash CannonL18Take DownL26PsychicL34Scary FaceL42Meteor MashL50Iron DefenseL58AgilityL66Hyper BeamL74Ice PunchTM69Thunder PunchTM68Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Double-EdgeTM204Hyper BeamTM163EarthquakeTM149PsychicTM120AgilityTM04Light ScreenTM75ReflectTM74SwiftTM32RestTM85Rock SlideTM86SubstituteTM103ProtectTM07Scary FaceTM06Sludge BombTM148Icy WindTM34SandstormTM51EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Metal ClawTM31Rain DanceTM50Sunny DayTM49Psych UpTM203Shadow BallTM114Future SightTM217FacadeTM25Focus PunchTM192TrickTM109Brick BreakTM58Rock TombTM36Aerial AceTM27Iron DefenseTM104GravityTM178Gyro BallTM180Giga ImpactTM152Zen HeadbuttTM59Flash CannonTM93Iron HeadTM99Stealth RockTM116Grass KnotTM81PsyshockTM54Heavy SlamTM121BulldozeTM28Steel BeamTM170Expanding ForceTM218Meteor BeamTM220Tera BlastTM171TrailblazeTM20Hard PressTM225Psychic NoiseTM228
Metang Pokédex entries(24 entries)
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.

BLACK

It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

BLACK 2

It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.

DIAMOND

It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

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.

FIRERED

It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.

HEARTGOLD

When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.

LEAFGREEN

It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.

MOON

It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.

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.

PEARL

It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

PLATINUM

It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

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.

SHIELD

Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.

SOULSILVER

When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.

SUN

When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.

SWORD

Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.

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.

ULTRA SUN

With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.

WHITE

It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

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.

Metang species data

GENDER RATIOGenderless
CATCH RATE3 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS35
BASE EXPERIENCE147
GROWTH RATESlow
EGG GROUPSMineral
EGG CYCLES10,240 steps (40 cycles)
HEIGHT1.2 m
WEIGHT202.5 kg
COLORBlue
SHAPEArms
HABITATRough-terrain