Metang's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Metang's Steel/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Metang for 75-88%. Lokix deals 45-53% with Sucker Punch.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x75-88% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch20-24% | ||
 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metang View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x42-49% U Turn22-26% Sucker Punch 2x45-53% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x64-75% Knock Off 2x42-49% Close Combat25-30% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands 2x34-40% Flamethrower 2x65-77% Hurricane20-23% Air Slash13-16% | ||
Metang is the middle stage between Beldum and Metagross. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Beldum). The final form adds another 180 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Metang is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Beldum eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyClearbody and Eviolite give Metang staying power beyond its evolution stage. Adamant nature boosts Attack, max HP and Attack EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Metang best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Bulldoze
- Protect
- Bullet Punch
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Bulldoze
- Protect
- Bullet Punch
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Metang won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Beam and Future Sight anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Metang's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Steel Beam and Psychic for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Without TMs, Metang's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Psychic and Meteor Mash for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Without TMs, Metang's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Steel Roller and Psychic for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Metang can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Beldum from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Metang in Legends: Z-A. Bring Beldum over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Metang directly. Start with Beldum at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 20. The 2-stage line from Beldum to Metang is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Metang in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Metang, start by catching Beldum through walking encounters at Lv. 53-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Metang ✓
You're catching Beldum first, not Metang. Beldum appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Metang in Sword & Shield
To get Metang, start by catching Beldum through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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Step 2Metang ✓
Metang isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Metagross to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Charizard (Fire), Rhydon (Ground), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Metang. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Metang. Light Metal is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Metang fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Metang first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves