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Metang (Japanese: メタング Metang) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Beldum starting at level 20 and evolves into Metagross starting at level 45.
Biology
Metang is a robotic Pokémon with teal, metallic skin. It has a disc-shaped body with a pair of flat, gray spikes on either side toward the rear. A jet cannot scratch Metang due to its strong body. There is a gray spike in the middle of its face, similar to a nose. A pair of red eyes reside in two holes in its metallic skin. While it appears to lack legs, it has a pair of thick arms with three claws on the ends. The arms are considerably thicker below the elbow and have a flat, blunt protrusion extending over the joint. It is able to rotate its arms backwards in order to travel at speeds over 60 mph (100 km/h), and its claws are able to rip through steel.
Metang is formed when two Beldum fuse together. A magnetic nervous system joins the brains of these two Pokémon. This linkage allows Metang to generate a strong, psychokinetic power, though it does not increase its intellect. This Pokémon's high intelligence and strong magnetic field are other sources of powerful psychic energy. In addition to generating psychic power, its magnetism allows Metang to hover in midair. This Pokémon lives on rough terrains. It pursues Nosepass, loving its magnetic minerals.
In the anime
Major appearances
Metang debuted in Saved by the Beldum, after Morrison's Beldum evolved whilst battling Jump's Electabuzz. It was always seen outside its Poké Ball.
Other
In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the head engineer used a Metang with an Aggron and Magmar to attack a Bibarel, but Bibarel dodged its attack. It was eventually defeated by a combination of Ash's Chimchar's Flamethrower, and Ash's Turtwig's and Brock's Sudowoodo's Razor Leaf attacks.
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Metang was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.
In The Synchronicity Test!, Alain used a Metang in a battle against Ash's Noivern and was able to defeat it in a close match. In Analysis Versus Passion!, it was revealed that Metang had evolved into a Metagross.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Sophocles used a Ride Metang for Ultra Guardians missions. In Sparking Confusion!, it battled a wild Alolan Golem.
Minor appearances
In Pillars of Friendship!, J's henchmen used multiple Metang to attack the Battle Pyramid. They were eventually defeated by Piplup's Bubble Beam.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Metang was on the Cianwood Greens Pokémon Baccer team with a Beldum and Metagross, which competed in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. It reappeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
Pokédex entries
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AG126
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Metang
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Ash's Pokédex
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Metang, the Iron Claw Pokémon. Metang is the evolved form of Beldum. Its highly developed intellect and strong magnetic force allow it to create powerful psychic energy.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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XY116
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Metang
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Serena's Pokédex
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Metang, the Iron Claw Pokémon, and the evolved form of Beldum. Metang is created from the union of two Beldum. When its two brains are joined together, its psychic power is increased.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Morrison's Metang
Similar to his anime counterpart, Morrison owns a Metang. It appeared in A Clash Of Wills!! Eternal Rivals?!, where it evolved from his Beldum.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Steven owns several Metang that first appeared in Ring Ring Goes Beldum. He uses one to help him locate and dig up rare stones in various caves. Four others were used as standing platforms for each of the Hoenn Elite Four members.
The Battle Tower rented a Metang, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
A Metang appeared in TA02.
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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Hoenn #191
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Kanto #—
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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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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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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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Platinum
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HeartGold
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When two Beldum fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #263
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Black
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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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White
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Black 2
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It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #200
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X
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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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Y
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It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
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Omega 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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Alpha 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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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #215
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Alola USUM: #279
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
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Moon
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It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
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Ultra Sun
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With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Metang's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×2)
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 62
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Max. exp.: 82
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Browser entry R-191
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Metang charges with its rugged body. It can break a hard obstacle.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
- Although it is said that Metang is made up of two Beldum, there is no visible evidence of this. In Saved by the Beldum, the only anime episode to date showing a Beldum evolution, 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.
- Metang's number in the Hoenn Pokédex in Generation III and the Fiore Browser are the same: 191.
- Though Metang appears to be floating in both the games and anime, it cannot have Levitate Ability.
- Metang and its evolutionary relatives all share both their standard and hidden Abilities with Registeel.
Origin
Metang is made of two Beldum merged. Aside from that, it is visually similar to both flying saucers and crabs.
Name origin
Metang may be a combination of metal and tang (onomatopoeic sound of metal being struck). Metang is also an anagram of magnet. It may also be a combination of metal and étang (French for the color pond blue).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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メタング Metang
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From metal and tang (onomatopoeic sound of metal being struck), or an anagram of magnet. It may also be a combination of metal and étang (French for the color pond blue).
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French
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Métang
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Metang
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Same as English name
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German
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Metang
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Metang
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Same as English name
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Korean
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메탕구 Metangoo
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Similar to Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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金屬怪 Jīn Shǔ Guài
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Literally "Metal monster".
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Thai
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เมแทงก์ Metang
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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