Shadow Metang

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

Shadow Metang's maximum Combat Power stat is 1946 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Metal Claw and Psychic. Shadow Metang encounters are boosted during Snow and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Metang is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP1946 CP
Attack138 ATK
Defense176 DEF
Stamina155 STA
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Shadow Metang Type Chart

Shadow Metang takes increased damage from:Shadow Metang takes increased damage from:
160%
  • Dark
  • Fire
  • Ghost
  • Ground
Shadow Metang takes reduced damage from:Shadow Metang takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Dragon
  • Fairy
  • Flying
  • Grass
  • Ice
  • Normal
  • Rock
  • Steel
39%
  • Poison
  • Psychic

Shadow Metang's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Steel Steel-type Attacker
Metal Claw / Gyro Ball
F TierExternal Link#119
Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
Zen Headbutt / Psychic
F TierExternal Link#144

Regular and Shiny Shadow Metang

Shadow Metang's best moves and movesets

Moves
Shadow Metang's best moveset is Metal Claw and Psychic, with 10.87 DPS (damage per second) and 120.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Snow and Windy weather.
  • DPS10.87
  • TDO120.81
  • Weather
    • snow
    • windy
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsychic 10.87120.818.3
      2.SteelMetal Claw PsychicPsyshock 9.91110.216.7
      3.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 9.84109.516.6
      4.SteelMetal Claw SteelGyro Ball 9.66107.416.3
      5.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsyshock 9.10101.215.3
      6.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelGyro Ball 8.7997.814.8
      7.SteelMetal Claw NormalFrustration 00-
      8.PsychicZen Headbutt NormalFrustration 00-
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Metang's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 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 Shadow Metang has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • 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 ↗
      • 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 ↗

      Charged Moves

      • 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
        Energy45

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      • 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 ↗
      • 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
        Energy60

        Effects
        Gyro Ball has no special effects.
        See Gyro Ball details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        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 ↗

      Shadow Metang in the meta

      Shadow Metang in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Shadow Metang's has 1946 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Metang obtained from Raids can be encountered from 879 CP to 983 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1099 CP to 1229 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 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 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 CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      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
      RegionHoenn Generation 3
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate10%
      Base Flee Rate6%
      Catch rewards
      5 Candy
      300 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      75 Candy
      75000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Metang

      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      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 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

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Metang in Pokémon GO is 8.37%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 19.98% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 28.42%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -8.37%9.56%12.29%14.93%
                Curve13.81%15.71%19.98%24.03%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 14.56%16.55%21.02%25.25%
                Curve23.47%26.48%33.05%39.03%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 19.63%22.22%27.95%33.25%
                Curve31.03%34.77%42.72%49.70%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow 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

                Shadow Metang high resolution sprites

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                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.

                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 10.866 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 120.807.

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

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

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

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Metang?

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

                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.

                List of Shadow Metang costumes

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                A list of Shadow Metang costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available