Name origin

metal
solid material
angle
sharp corners or points


Metang artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 375
Type Steel Psychic
Species Iron Claw Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 446.4 lbs (202.5 kg)
Abilities Clear Body
Light Metal (Dream World)
Local № 191 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
263 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Metangu

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 153
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Metang stats

The base stats for Metang are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 75
139 - 273
Defense 100
184 - 328
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 420

Pokedex descriptions

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.
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
LeafGreen
It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
Black 2
White 2
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Metang learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
1 Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
20 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
20 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
23 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
26 Miracle EyePsychicStatus--
29 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
32 Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100
35 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
38 AgilityPsychicStatus--
41 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
44 Meteor MashSteelPhysical10085
47 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
50 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090

Metang learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
1 Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
20 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
20 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
24 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
28 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
32 Bullet PunchSteelPhysical40100
36 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
40 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
44 AgilityPsychicStatus--
48 Meteor MashSteelPhysical10085
52 Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
56 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090

Egg moves

Metang does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Metang can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Metang can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Magnet RiseElectricStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Metang is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Metang is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Metang sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Metang normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Metang shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Metang normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Metang shiny sprite

See all Metang sprites


Where to find Metang

White
Black
Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Metang questions