Metang
Metang is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0375 |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel Psychic |
| Species | Iron Claw Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 202.5 kg (446.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Clear Body Light Metal (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0191 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0263 (Black 2/White 2) 0200 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0215 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0279 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0226 (Legends: Z-A) 0130 (The Crown Tundra) 0138 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 147 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Metang changes
- In Generations 3-4, Metang has a base experience yield of 153.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
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 White |
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power. |
| X | It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet. |
| Y | It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Sun | When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged. |
| Moon | It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph. |
| Ultra Sun | With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks. |
| Ultra Moon | It 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. |
| Sword | Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers. |
| Shield | Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet. |
Moves learned by Metang
Moves learnt by level up
Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 18 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 34 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 50 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 54 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 58 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Metang does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Metang can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TM
Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 10 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullet Punch | Steel | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 12 | Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
| 18 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 34 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Meteor Mash | Steel | 90 | 90 | |
| 58 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 66 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 74 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Metang learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 |
Egg moves
Metang does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Metang sprites
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Where to find Metang
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Beldum |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Beldum |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Beldum |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Giant Chasm |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Beldum |
| Sun Moon |
Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Beldum |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Beldum |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Metang |
|---|---|
| Japanese | メタング (Metang) |
| German | Metang |
| French | Métang |
| Italian | Metang |
| Spanish | Metang |
| Korean | 메탕구 (metanggu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 金属怪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 金屬怪 |
| English |
Iron Claw Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | てつツメポケモン |
| German | Eisenklauen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pincefer |
| Italian | Pokémon Ferrunghia |
| Spanish | Pokémon Garra Hierro |
| Korean | 철발톱포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 铁爪宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鐵爪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- metal
- solid material
- tang
- sound of metal being struck


