Is Metang Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Steel/Psychic middle stage. Finally learns actual moves. Evolves into Metagross at level 45. Contributes through mid-game with Steel and Psychic coverage. Keep pushing toward the evolution.
Beldum trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Lana's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
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Kiawe's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Beldum trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Beldum's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Acerola's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Nanu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Mina's typing presses Beldum's defenses.
Hapu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Beldum here.
Metagross trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Metagross has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Catch Beldum on Mount Hokulani (walking, Lv 27-30).
Your Beldum should hit Level 45 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Metang in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Metang. The 3-stage chain runs through Beldum, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 45 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Metang in USUM
Beldum is your first catch on the way to Metang. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-30 across 4 total spots in the chain.
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 |
What is Metang Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Metang
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x50-60% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Litten builds →Fire Fang 2x44-54% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Sableye builds →Thief 2x44-54% Shadow Sneak 2x34-42% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x69-83% Bite 2x43-52% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x62-74% Bite 2x38-46% | ||
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x51-60% Lick 2x17-22% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x69-83% Feint Attack 2x34-40% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x75-90% Bite 2x45-53% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x67-80% Bite 2x38-47% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x55-65% Lick 2x18-23% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Cubone builds →Bone Club 2x37-45% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x69-81% Bite 2x43-51% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Metang View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x80-94% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x61-73% Bite 2x39-46% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x50-60% Bite 2x31-37% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x80-94% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x73-86% Bite 2x44-53% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Marowak builds →Bulldoze 2x48-56% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x64-75% Bite 2x38-45% Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Metang View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x83-98% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Route 1 Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Drifblim builds →Hex 2x64-75% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Night Slash 2x26-31% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x84-99% Overheat 2x112-133%KO Shadow Claw 2x46-56% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x144-170%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-72% Snarl 2x63-74% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x146-173%KO Shadow Claw 2x29-35% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x126-148%KO Bulldoze 2x29-35% Brutal Swing 2x29-35% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Night Slash 2x23-28% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x80-95% Overheat 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x43-52% Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Shadow Ball 2x58-68% Snarl 2x61-73% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Brutal Swing 2x29-35% Bulldoze 2x29-35% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x128-151%KO Night Daze 2x74-87% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x176-207%KO Shadow Ball 2x109-128%KO Thief 2x22-26% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x35-41% Night Slash 2x23-28% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x142-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x59-70% Thief 2x26-30% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x113-134%KO Darkest Lariat 2x81-95% Earthquake 2x62-74% Shadow Claw 2x45-53% | ||
 Giratina GhostDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Giratina builds →Shadow Force 2x101-120%KO Earthquake 2x57-67% Dark Pulse 2x54-64% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x132-156%KO Night Daze 2x75-88% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x180-212%KO Shadow Ball 2x110-130%KO Dark Pulse 2x73-87% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Night Slash 2x23-28% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Metang View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin2-3% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Metang View Articuno builds →Ice Beam10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemMental Herb NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Metang View Carbink builds →Explosion12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Metang View Roselia builds →Giga Drain6-8% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFriendguard ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves View Clefairy builds →
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Metang Evolutions
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 onlyUSUM Metang Best Moveset
Steel/Psychic at 75 Attack and 100 Defense with AbilityClear Body blocking stat drops. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset at mid-stage power approaches moderate utility. Metagross one evolution away adds 135 Attack and Mega access with AbilityTough Claws at 110 Speed.
Best Build
Metang best EVs are Speed and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Zen Headbutt
- Power Up Punch
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Metang won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Psychic and Meteor Mash anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
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.
Metang Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Metang does the job early-game if you need a Steel/Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Metagross before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves