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Artwork from R/S/E
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Height
3′11″ Imperial
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1.2 m Metric
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3′11″/1.2 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
446.4 lbs. Imperial
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202.5 kg Metric
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446.4 lbs./202.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 153
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Battle Exp.: 1531*
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Metang (Japanese: メタング Metang) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Metang is robotic lifeform that has a disc-shaped body with a pair of appendages the resemble Beldum. It has two red eyes and a pointy nose. Even though Metang and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, the need to eat and a way of reproducing. Beldum has been said to be related to Magneton due to the fact that both of them are partially Steel-type that create electromagnetic waves to float in the air, and probably due to the fact that they evolve in a similar fashion, it takes two Beldum to evolve into a Metang and two Metang to evolve into a Metagross.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
Metang's body is magnetized, and it uses magnetism to move, communicate, and control its attacks. It is said to be related to Magneton, but Metang's magnetism focuses on Template:Type2 moves instead of Template:Type2 moves.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Morrison's Beldum evolved into Metang during the Hoenn League in Saved by the Beldum.
In the manga
Each member of the Hoenn Elite Four (excepting Wallace) own a Metang. They use them to fly around Hoenn.
In the TCG
- Main article: Metang (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won't leave a scratch.
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LeafGreen
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It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won't leave a scratch.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
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Pearl
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It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 420
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Although it is said that Metang is made up of two Beldum, there is no visible evidence of this. In the only anime episode to date showing a Beldum evolution, Saved by the Beldum, when Morrison's Beldum evolves into Metang, it "creates" another Beldum and newly developed main body to evolve, instead of fusing with another Beldum. Likewise, if a Metang evolution is shown, it is highly unlikely it would involve two Metang evolving together. This is similar to the games.
Origin
Metang has the features of two Beldum merged together, along with a flying saucer-like rim with spikes jutting out. It is also similar to a crab.
Name origin
Metang's name is a combination of metal and angstrom. It is also an anagram of magnet. A tang is also the part of a sword, knife, et al. that joins the base or handle and is an onomatopoeic sound of metal. Tang may also refer to tangent, a trigonometric ratio, referring to its psychic typing.
In other languages
Related articles
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