Metang
#375 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Metang
The best moves for Metang are Metal Claw and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
14.4dps
38dps
Defense
13.2dps
38dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Beldum family. Metang evolves from Beldum which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Metagross which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Metang, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Metang is a Steel & Psychic Pokémon which evolves from Beldum. It is vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves. Metang's strongest moveset is Metal Claw & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 1,946. Metang evolves into Metagross.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Psyshock | 60 | 28.8 |
| Psychic | 95 | 38 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 29.1 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Psychic
38 dps
|
23 | 100% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Psychic
38 dps
|
21.5 | 93% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Psyshock
28.8 dps
|
20.6 | 90% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 dps
|
20.5 | 89% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Psyshock
28.8 dps
|
19.5 | 85% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Gyro Ball
29.1 dps
|
19.3 | 84% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 83% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.5 | 76% |
|
Metal Claw
14.4 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
14.4 | 63% |
|
Zen Headbutt
13.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.2 | 57% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Metang?
The 4 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Metang are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Chandelure.
Metang is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
138 |
| Defense |
|
176 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 1.19 m |
| Weight | 202.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
738 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
983 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,476 |
|
Level 40 |
1,721 |
|
Level 50 |
1,946 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,229 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,598 |