Stats & Training
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 Weakness
Metang's Steel/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Metang can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x37-45% Ember 2x28-35% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x67-80% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Pansear builds →Flame Burst 2x49-58% Incinerate 2x42-49% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x33-40% Ember 2x25-31% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Drilbur builds →Dig 2x64-76% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darmanitan builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-70% Fire Punch 2x82-97% Fire Fang 2x73-86% | ||
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x52-62% Sand Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-70% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x32-39% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x75-90% Dig 2x58-70% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darmanitan builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Dig 2x60-71% Fire Punch 2x84-100%KO Fire Fang 2x76-90% | ||
Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x55-66% Bulldoze 2x44-52% Sand Tomb 2x25-31% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x72-86% Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Sand Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x32-38% Ember 2x25-31% | ||
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Dig 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x139-164%KO Earthquake 2x76-91% Dig 2x63-74% Fire Punch 2x87-102%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x75-90% Dig 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x46-56% Sand Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x70-84% Dig 2x29-35% Flame Burst 2x46-56% Incinerate 2x41-49% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flamethrower 2x55-65% Flame Charge 2x34-40% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Litwick builds →Flame Burst 2x55-65% Ember 2x31-37% Fire Spin 2x29-34% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x133-157%KO Fire Blast 2x48-56% Earthquake 2x74-88% Dig 2x60-71% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x50-59% Mud Bomb 2x57-67% Bulldoze 2x37-45% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Sand Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x37-45% Mud Shot 2x40-48% | ||
 Larvesta BugFire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 18 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Larvesta builds →Fire Blast 2x66-79% Flame Charge 2x37-45% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x135-159%KO Fire Blast 2x50-59% Earthquake 2x75-89% Dig 2x61-72% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Stunfisk builds →Earthquake 2x62-74% Dig 2x50-59% Mud Bomb 2x56-67% Bulldoze 2x38-46% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 2x93-110%KO Fire Fang 2x38-46% Flame Charge 2x30-36% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Dig 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x45-54% Sand Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Palpitoad builds →Bulldoze 2x38-46% Mud Shot 2x41-49% | ||
In Black & White, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Metang for 68-81%. Excadrill's Earthquake hits Metang for 70-82%. Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 92-108%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Outrage20-24% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x70-82% Rapid Spin6-7% Rock Slide9-10% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain10-12% Fire Blast 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x65-77% Air Slash13-16% Fire Blast 2x79-94% Focus Blast29-34% | ||
Black & White Evolution
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 onlyBlack & White Metang Best Moveset
Clearbody 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
- Bullet Punch
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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. Psychic and Meteor Mash anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Metang in Black & White
Metang appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Metang in Black & White
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metang. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 53-65 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Beldum
Step 2Metang ✓Giant Chasm - PlainsBlackGrass Lv.53-55 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsWhiteGrass Lv.53-55 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsBlackGrass Lv.63-65 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsWhiteGrass Lv.63-65 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Metang Guide
In Black & White, 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.
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.
In Black & White, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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