Metang
The Steel/Psychic type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #375• Available in 9 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Iron Claw Pokémon
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 202.5 kg
Abilities:
- Clear Body
- Light Metal (Hidden Ability)
Training
EV Yield: 2 Defense
Catch Rate: 3
Base Friendship: 35
Base Exp: 147
Growth Rate: Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Mineral
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 10024
- Max: 10280
Gender:
- Genderless
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Evolutions
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Metang appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | 1 | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| Magnet Rise | 1 | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Tackle | 1 | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Hone Claws | 1 | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Flash Cannon | 18 | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Metal Claw | 20 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| Confusion | 20 | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| Scary Face | 26 | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| Miracle Eye | 26 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | 29 | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Pursuit | 32 | Dark | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Bullet Punch | 32 | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Psycho Cut | 34 | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | 44 | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Meteor Mash | 50 | Steel | Physical | 100 | 85 |
| Iron Head | 50 | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Agility | 56 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Hyper Beam | 62 | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Evolve Beldum - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution |
| Black2 | Giant Chasm - Wild giant-chasm-forest - Dark-grass giant-chasm-forest - Walk giant-chasm-forest-cave - Dark-grass giant-chasm-forest-cave - Walk giant-chasm-hidden-grotto - Hidden-grotto |
| Moon | Poké Pelago - Wild poke-pelago-elite-four-defeated - Gift poke-pelago-poni-island-reached - Gift |
| Scarlet | Location Data Not Yet Available - Wild evolution-only - Evolution |
| LegendsZA | Evolution-only - Evolution |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Black2 | It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power. |
| White2 | It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power. |
| OmegaRuby | 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. |
| AlphaSapphire | 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. |
| UltraSun | With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks. |
| UltraMoon | 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. |

