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Shadow Metang

Shadow Metang (Shadow)Steel Psychic
  • snow
  • windy
Shadow Metang is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Metang is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,721 CP and is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball. It is boosted by Snow and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow 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
983 CP
Lvl 15 Research
738 CP

Shadow Metang's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Metang PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The middle of a three-stage evolution line, especially that of powerhouses like Pseudo Legendaries, have no use in PvE. All you have to do is collect Candy and evolve it at the earliest, not put it in Raid Battles or Gyms.

Shadow Metang PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

With average stats and passable moveset, Shadow Metang gets just a few wins, resulting in nothing worth considering it in your Great League teams.

Shadow Metang is too weak for the Ultra and Master League.

💎 The best PvP moves for Shadow Metang are Fury Cutter, Gyro Ball and Psyshock.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
SteelSteel-type
#124
PsychicPsychic-type
#158
Great LeagueGreat League
#161
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#697

Shadow Metang Type Chart

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

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

Shadow Metang takes reduced damage from:Shadow 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%

Shadow Metang best moveset

Moves

Metal Claw + Gyro Ball

Steel
SteelMetal Claw
SteelGyro Ball
Shadow Metang's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Gyro Ball, with 9.42 DPS and 133.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Shadow Metang ranks #124 (E Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawPsychicPsychic9.0710.65150.9
2.BugFury CutterPsychicPsychic8.7510.28145.6
3.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsychic8.279.71137.6
4.SteelMetal ClawPsychicPsyshock8.209.62136.4
5.SteelMetal ClawSteelGyro Ball8.029.42133.5
6.BugFury CutterPsychicPsyshock7.679.01127.7
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsyshock7.568.87125.8
8.BugFury CutterSteelGyro Ball7.438.73123.8
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    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 Headbutt1191.0s
    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 Claw650.5s
    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

  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    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 ↗
  • PsychicPsyshock60332.5s
    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 Ball85503.5s
    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 Shadow Metang's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Metang's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

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

Shadow Metang CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Metang reaches a maximum of 1,721 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 879–983 CP, rising to 1,099–1,229 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 694–738 CP.

Max CPMax CP1721 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 catchRaids879 CP - 983 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1099 CP - 1229 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

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

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 Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BeldumBeldum
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
MetangMetang
MetangMetang
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
MetagrossMetagross
MetagrossMetagross
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Metagross (Mega)Mega Metagross
  • Beldum evolves into Metang which costs 25 Candy.
  • Metang evolves into Metagross which costs 100 Candy.
  • Metagross can transform into Mega Metagross through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Metang
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Metang

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

Steel Steel

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Metang Candy360 Shadow Metang Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Metang Candy12 Shadow Metang Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Metang Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Metang Candy-

Shadow Metang Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Metang from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Metang in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Metang family

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

BeldumBeldum
MetangMetang
MetagrossMetagross
Dynamax Beldum (Dynamax)Dynamax Beldum
Dynamax Metang (Dynamax)Dynamax Metang
Dynamax Metagross (Dynamax)Dynamax Metagross
Mega Metagross (Mega)Mega Metagross
Shadow Beldum (Shadow)Shadow Beldum
Shadow Metang (Shadow)Shadow Metang
Shadow Metagross (Shadow)Shadow Metagross

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Metang

Shadow Metang high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Metang Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow MetangShadow MetangShadow MetangShadow Metang

Shadow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Metang’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Metang in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Metang in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.648 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 150.92.

How does Shadow Metang perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Metang rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Shadow Metang is an E-Tier Steel-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Metang rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Metang is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Metang?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Metang: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

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

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

Can Shadow Metang be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Metang can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Metang Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Metang cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.