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.
When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
Metang Weakness
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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x115-136%KO Flamethrower 2x77-91% Darkest Lariat 2x83-98% Throat Chop 2x77-91% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x71-84% Bite 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x36-43% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x38-44% Assurance 2x38-44% Snarl 2x39-47% Payback 2x32-38% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x83-98% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x41-49% Thief 2x62-73% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x66-78% Shadow Ball 2x59-69% Shadow Claw 2x49-58% Knock Off 2x45-53% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Metang with Fire Blast (127-149%). Chandelure's Flamethrower hits Metang for 76-89%. Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 99-116%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcanion builds →Fire Blast 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x67-79% Flamethrower 2x76-89% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Metang View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x99-116%KO Scald21-25% Waterfall39-46% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor24-28% Dark Pulse 2x61-72% U Turn11-13% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x65-77% Dragon Pulse9-11% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 onlySun & Moon Metang Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Agility and Metang can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Clearbody supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Metang best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Zen Headbutt
- Power Up Punch
- Bullet Punch
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 Sun & Moon
No searching required for Metang. You receive it at Poké Pelago from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Metang in Sun & Moon
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metang. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 25-55 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BeldumMount HokulaniSunGrass Lv.25-28 Route10%MidMount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route10%Mid
Step 2Metang ✓Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPC Lv.37-433%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-552%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-552%Postor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Metang Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Metang fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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