No. 0375

Metang

Iron Claw Pokémon

Official art

Metang is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark, with a base stat total of 420. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Steel Psychic

Height: 1.2 m 3′11″
Weight: 202.5 kg 446.4 lbs
Base stat total: 420 Higher than 44% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk7585–139139–273

Def100108–167184–328

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe5063–11294–218

Total420Higher than 44% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

SteelPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkFireGhostGround

Resists

½×

DragonFairyFlyingGrassIceNormalRockSteel

¼×

Psychic

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 4 types

FightingBugWaterElectric

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Metang outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Metang against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Metang · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Metang · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Metang · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's .
Everything about Clear Body →
Other Pokémon with Clear Body 18
Tentacool Tentacruel Beldum Metagross Regirock Regice Registeel Klink Klang Klinklang Carbink Diancie Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Nacli Naclstack Garganacl
This Pokémon's is halved.
Everything about Light Metal →
Other Pokémon with Light Metal 5
Scizor Beldum Metagross Registeel Duraludon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0374BeldumSteelPsychic
1. Level 20
  #0375MetangSteelPsychic
  1. Level 45
    #0376MetagrossSteelPsychic
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Metagrossite
      #0376Mega MetagrossSteelPsychic

Moves

Level up 15


Evo	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
Evo	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
1	Bullet PunchUsually goes first.	Steel	Phys	40	100%	30
1	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
6	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
12	Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
18	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
26	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
34	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
42	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
50	Meteor Mash20% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	90	90%	10
58	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
66	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
74	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 53


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM170	Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.	Steel	Spec	140	95%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM217	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TM220	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Spec	120	90%	10
TM225	Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM228	Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.	Psychic	Spec	75	100%	10

Biology

It is the result of a fusion between two Beldum, though its intellect is not reflective of that. On top of magnetism, it can use its psychic power to hold opponents in place.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#544 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Iron Claw Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue

: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#191Updated Unova#263New Hoenn#200Original Alola#215Original Ula’ula#087Updated Alola#279Updated Ula’ula#100Crown Tundra#130Blueberry#138Lumiose#226

Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.
Shield
Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
Ultra Sun
It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
Moon
When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
Sun
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y
When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Metang
Japanese: メタング
Japanese (romaji): Metang
Korean: 메탕구
Chinese (Traditional): 金屬怪
Chinese (Simplified): 金属怪
French: Métang
German: Metang
Spanish: Metang
Italian: Metang

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 Def
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 147
: Slow

Breeding

: Mineral
: Genderless
: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Beldum: Level 20.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 10 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 10 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Moon 1 area

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55

Sun 1 area

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 3 areas

Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 45–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52

Black 2 3 areas

Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 45–49
Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52
Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–52

White 1 area

Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–65

Black 1 area

Giant Chasm (forest)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–65

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.