Metang

Official artwork of MetangSteel Psychic Shiny Pokémon icon

Metang is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1946 in Pokémon GO. Metang's best moveset is Metal Claw and Psychic. It is weather boosted by Snow and Windy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Metang is available in Pokémon GO.

Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1946 CP
Attack138 ATK
Defense176 DEF
Stamina155 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • windyWindy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedMetang can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#375
Height1.19 m
Weight202.5 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy

Metang type chart

Takes increased damage
DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
PoisonPoison39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Metang's best moves and movesets

Moves

Metang's best moveset is Metal Claw and Psychic, with 9.93 DPS (damage per second) and 223.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Windy weather.

Best Metang moves
DPS9.93
TDO223.64
Score15.4
Weather Boost
  • snow
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Metang with its best moveset, we recommend to use Zen Headbutt/Psychic. You will lose around 11.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Metang's strongest moveset (Metal Claw/Psychic).

Metang moves comparison

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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsychic 9.93223.615.4
      2.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 9.29209.213.6
      3.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsyshock 8.99202.612.8
      4.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 8.65194.911.9
      5.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsyshock 8.52191.911.5
      6.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelGyro Ball 8.12182.910.7

      Fast Attacks

      • SteelMetal Claw8Damage7Energy
        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
        Damage8
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.7s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗
      • PsychicZen Headbutt12Damage10Energy
        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
        Damage12
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • PsychicPsyshock65Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychic90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.8s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
        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 ↗
      • SteelGyro Ball80Damage50Energy
        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
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.3s
        Damage window3.0s - 3.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy60

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗
      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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Metang's Max CP is at Level 50. Metang Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      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
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • windyWindy
      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.

      Metang Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Metang evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of BeldumBeldum
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of MetangMetang
      Thumbnail image of MetangMetang
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagross
      • Beldum evolves into Metang which costs 25 Candy.
      • Metang evolves into Metagross which costs 100 Candy.

      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.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Metang Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Metang in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Metang, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Metang costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Metang costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Metang high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Metang. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Metang Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyWhen 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.
                SapphireWhen 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.
                EmeraldThe 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, LeafGreenIt floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
                Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumIt is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverWhen two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
                Black, WhiteIt is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
                Black 2, White 2It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
                XIt is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
                YIt is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
                Omega RubyWhen 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 SapphireWhen 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.
                SunWhen two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
                MoonIt adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
                Ultra SunWith its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
                Ultra MoonIt 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.
                SwordTwo Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
                ShieldUsing magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.