Metang

Metang Pokémon GOSteel Psychic
  • snow
  • windy
Metang is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconMetang can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
Table of Contents

Metang is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon, Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

Metang's maximum Combat Power stat is 1946 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball. Metang encounters are boosted during Snow and Windy weather. Shiny Metang is available! ✨

Metang Stats and Max CP

138 ATK
176 DEF
155 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1946 CP
Lvl 40
1721 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1229 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
983 CP
Lvl 15 Research
738 CP

Metang's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
SteelSteel-type
PsychicPsychic-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Metang Type Chart

Metang takes increased damage from:Metang takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Metang takes reduced damage from:Metang takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Metal Claw + Gyro Ball

Metang's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball, with 7.53 DPS and 113.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Metang ranks #147 (F Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsychic 8.51128.57.31
      2.BugFury Cutter PsychicPsychic 8.20123.87.04
      3.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 7.71116.46.62
      4.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsyshock 7.68116.06.59
      5.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 7.53113.76.46
      6.BugFury Cutter PsychicPsyshock 7.19108.56.17
      7.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsyshock 7.04106.36.05
      8.BugFury Cutter SteelGyro Ball 6.98105.35.99
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • BugFury CutterDamage4Energy8Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy4

        Effects
        Fury Cutter has no special effects.
        See Fury Cutter details page ↗
      • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
      • SteelMetal ClawDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      • PsychicPsyshockDamage60Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      • SteelGyro BallDamage85Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Metang's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Metang's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Metang has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Metang in the meta

      Metang in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids – With a max CP of 1964, Metang doesn’t make a good raid attacker.
      🛡️ GymsMetang is not an ideal gym defender as it is too small to hold up much of a fight.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great LeagueMetang does not rank well in general Great League, but it does have some niche play in the Psychic Cup, though the Shadow version is preferable.

      🟡 Ultra LeagueMetang is too small for the Ultra League.

      🟣 Master LeagueMetang is not big enough for the Master League, but its evolution Metagross is.

      Pokédex information

      Hoenn
      Pokédex Number#375
      Height1.19 m
      Weight202.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy25 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Metang family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Metang in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Beldum Pokémon GOBeldum
      Metang Pokémon GOMetang
      Metagross Pokémon GOMetagross
      Dynamax Beldum Pokémon GODynamax Beldum
      Dynamax Metang Pokémon GODynamax Metang
      Dynamax Metagross Pokémon GODynamax Metagross
      Mega Metagross Pokémon GOMega Metagross
      Shadow Beldum Pokémon GOShadow Beldum
      Shadow Metang Pokémon GOShadow Metang
      Shadow Metagross Pokémon GOShadow Metagross
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Metang scaled to 0.593x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Metang scaled to 0.6x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Metang scaled to 0.95x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMetang scaled to 1.3x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Metang scaled to 1.65x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.58 m0.6 m1.19 m1.79 m2.38 m

      Metang's height ranges from 0.58 m to 2.38 m, with the average being 1.19 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Metang in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.5831 m0.595 m
      1′11″1′11″
      XS0.595 m1.19 m
      1′11″3′11″
      M0.8925 m1.4875 m
      2′11″4′11″
      XL1.4875 m1.785 m
      4′11″5′10″
      XXL1.785 m2.38 m
      5′10″7′10″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability10.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Metang CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Metang's has 1946 max CP (at Level 50). A Metang obtained from Raids can be encountered from 925 CP to 983 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1156 CP to 1229 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Metang can be found in the 694 CP to 738 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1946 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch694 CP - 738 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs925 CP - 983 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids925 CP - 983 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1156 CP - 1229 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Metang Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      124 CP276 CP3128 CP
      4180 CP5232 CP6284 CP
      7336 CP8388 CP9440 CP
      10492 CP11541 CP12590 CP
      13639 CP14688 CP15738 CP
      16787 CP17836 CP18885 CP
      19934 CP20983 CP211033 CP
      221082 CP231131 CP241180 CP
      251229 CP261279 CP271328 CP
      281377 CP291426 CP301476 CP
      311500 CP321525 CP331549 CP
      341574 CP351598 CP361623 CP
      371648 CP381672 CP391697 CP
      401721 CP411743 CP421765 CP
      431787 CP441810 CP451832 CP
      461855 CP471877 CP481900 CP
      491923 CP501946 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Metang

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Metang's Steel and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Metang.

      Steel Steel

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Metang Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Metang Candy296 Metang Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Metang Candy10 Metang Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Metang Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Metang Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Metang Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Metang Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Metang Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Metang Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Metang Candy-

      Metang Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Metang from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Metang in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Metang Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Metang Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Metang Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Metang Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Metang Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Metang Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Metang Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Metang Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Metang Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Metang Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Metang Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Metang Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Metang Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Metang Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Metang Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Metang Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Metang Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Metang Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Metang Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Metang Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Metang Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Metang Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Metang Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Metang Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Metang Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Metang Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Metang Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Metang Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Metang Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Metang Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Metang Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Metang Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Metang Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Metang Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Metang Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Metang Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Metang Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Metang Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Metang Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Metang Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Metang Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Metang Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Metang Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Metang Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Metang Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Metang Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Metang Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Metang Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Metang Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Metang Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Metang Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Metang Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Metang Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Metang Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Metang Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Metang Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Metang Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Metang Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Metang Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Metang Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Metang Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Metang Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Metang Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Metang Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Metang Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Metang Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Metang Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Metang Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Metang Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Metang Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Metang Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Metang Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Metang Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Metang Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Metang Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Metang Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Metang Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Metang Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Metang Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Metang Candy XL280,000304 Metang Candy10 Metang Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Metang Candy XL290,000304 Metang Candy20 Metang Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Metang Candy XL301,000304 Metang Candy30 Metang Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Metang Candy XL312,000304 Metang Candy40 Metang Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Metang Candy XL323,000304 Metang Candy52 Metang Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Metang Candy XL334,000304 Metang Candy64 Metang Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Metang Candy XL346,000304 Metang Candy76 Metang Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Metang Candy XL358,000304 Metang Candy88 Metang Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Metang Candy XL370,000304 Metang Candy103 Metang Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Metang Candy XL382,000304 Metang Candy118 Metang Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Metang Candy XL395,000304 Metang Candy133 Metang Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Metang Candy XL408,000304 Metang Candy148 Metang Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Metang Candy XL421,000304 Metang Candy165 Metang Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Metang Candy XL434,000304 Metang Candy182 Metang Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Metang Candy XL448,000304 Metang Candy199 Metang Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Metang Candy XL462,000304 Metang Candy216 Metang Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Metang Candy XL476,000304 Metang Candy236 Metang Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Metang Candy XL490,000304 Metang Candy256 Metang Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Metang Candy XL505,000304 Metang Candy276 Metang Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Metang Candy XL520,000304 Metang Candy296 Metang Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Metang

      Metang high resolution sprites

      Metang Pokédex entries

      Hoenn

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Metang’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon, Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Metang in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Metang in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.512 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 128.479.

      How does Metang perform in Raids?

      Metang's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Metang rank as a Steel-type attacker?

      Metang is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Metang rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

      Metang is an F-Tier Psychic-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Metang?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Metang: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, and Mega Malamar.

      What is Metang’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Metang’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1721 CP and 1946 CP at Level 50.

      Can Metang be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Metang can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Metang Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Metang can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.