Metang (Pokémon)

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374MS.png #374: Beldum
Pokémon
#376: Metagross 376MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Metang (disambiguation).
Metang
Iron Claw Pokémon
メタング
Metang
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Metang



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Psychic
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Clear Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Light Metal
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Metang
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Weight
446.4 lbs. 202.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
153
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
147
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Metang
0
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
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Atk
0
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0
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Speed
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HP
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F375.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
External Links

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. 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.

In the anime

Major appearances

Metang in the anime

Morrison's Metang

Metang made its debut in Saved by the Beldum after Morrison's Beldum evolved whilst battling against Jump's Electabuzz.

Other

In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the head engineer owns a Metang.

A wild Metang appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!

A Metang appeared in The Synchronicity Test!, under the ownership of Alain. Alain used it in a battle against Ash's Noivern and was able to defeat it. In Analysis Versus Passion!, it was revealed that Metang had evolved into Metagross.

Minor appearances

Multiple Metang appeared in Pillars of Friendship! under the ownership of J's henchmen.

A Metang appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions under the ownership of a Pokémon Baccer World Cup participant.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG126 Metang Ash's Pokédex 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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY116 Metang Serena's Pokédex 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.

In the manga

Metang in Ash & Pikachu

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Morrison's Metang

Morrison owns a Metang that 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 Factory 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.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won't leave a scratch.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold When two Beldum fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
White
Black 2 It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
White 2
Generation VI
X It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Y It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII
Sun When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
Moon It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Beldum
Emerald
Evolve Beldum
FireRed LeafGreen
Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Beldum
Platinum
Evolve Beldum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Giant Chasm (Crater Forest)
Black 2 White 2
Giant Chasm (Crater Forest)
Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Steel)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Beldum
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Beldum, Poké Pelago


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Beldum
Trozei!
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Frosty Grotto (1F-4F), Wish Cave (62F-64F), Solar Cave (8F-12F), Joyous Tower (56F-61F)
Ranger
Go-Rock Squad Base
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Evolve Beldum
Rumble U
Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 6
Shuffle
Graucus Hall: Stage 466
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Electromagnetic Plant (All Areas, Entrance Boss)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Pokémon Festa 2005 Metang Japanese Japan 30 July 17 to August 21, 2005
RSEFRLG Pokémon Rocks America 2005 Metang English United States 30 September 17 to October 22, 2005

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Emerald* Metal Coat Metal Coat (5%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Metal Coat Metal Coat (5%)
Black White Metal Coat Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Metal Coat Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total:
420
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
011 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 —% 10
011 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
Evo.Evo. Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25
Evo.Evo. Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
2323 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20
2626 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30
2929 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000 —% 40
3232 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
3535 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
3838 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
4141 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4444 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 09090 09090% 10
4747 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 —% 15
5050 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metang
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metang
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM36Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM69Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM91Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metang
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metang
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Metang in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Metang in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metang
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metang
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Metang can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Metang cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metang
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metang
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Metang
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Metang
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Tackle Metang (EX Hidden Legends 44)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS375.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani375.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Magnetic Quarry
Phrases
51%-100% HP I control magnetism to float.
26%-50% HP Umm... My health is down by half.
1%-25% HP I'm run-down... My magnetism grows fainter...
Level up Leveled up! My magnetism is amplified!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 375.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
Psychic
Field move: Tackle fm.pngTackle fm.png
(Tackle ×2)
Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 62 Max. exp.: 82
Browser entry R-000
Metang charges with its rugged body. It can break a hard obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Steel
Poké Assist:
(present)
Steel Assist.png
Steel
Field move:
(present)
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Steel Assist.png
Steel
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It launches an iron ball to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Conquest
PCP375.png HP: ★★ Move: Bullet Punch
Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Clear Body
Ability 2: Bodyguard
Ability 3: Shield
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★
Evolves from Beldum when its Defense is 64 or higher
Evolves into Metagross when its Attack is 110 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobutsuna and Yoshiteru
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT375.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Steel
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 80 Raise Max Level.png 0

#640
Shuffle375.png

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Evolution

374Beldum.png
Unevolved
Beldum
 Steel  Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 20
375Metang.png
First evolution
Metang
 Steel  Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 45
376Metagross.png
Second evolution
Metagross
 Steel  Psychic 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 375.png Spr b 3r 375.png Spr 3e 375.png Spr b 3e 375.png Spr 3f 375.png Spr b 3f 375.png
Spr 3r 375 s.png Spr b 3r 375 s.png Spr 3e 375 s.png Spr b 3e 375 s.png Spr 3f 375 s.png Spr b 3f 375 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 375.png Spr b 4d 375.png Spr 4p 375.png Spr b 4p 375.png Spr 4h 375.png Spr b 4h 375.png
Spr 4d 375 s.png Spr b 4d 375 s.png Spr 4p 375 s.png Spr b 4p 375 s.png Spr 4h 375 s.png Spr b 4h 375 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 375.png Spr b 5b 375.png Spr 5b2 375.png Spr b 5b2 375.png
Spr 5b 375 s.png Spr b 5b 375 s.png Spr 5b2 375 s.png Spr b 5b2 375 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 375.png
Spr b 6x 375.png
Spr 6o 375.png
Spr b 6o 375.png
Spr 6x 375 s.png
Spr b 6x 375 s.png
Spr 6o 375 s.png
Spr b 6o 375 s.png
Front Back Front Back
375MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Metang images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


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.
  • 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 the ability Levitate.

Origin

Metang is made of two Beldum merged. 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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese メタング Metang 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).
France Flag.png French Métang Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Metang Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Metang Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Metang Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메탕구 Metangoo Similar to Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 金屬怪 Jīn Shǔ Guài Literally "Metal monster".
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links


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