Metang
メタング Metang
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
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| Def
2
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| Speed
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| Exp.
153
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Metang (Japanese: メタング Metang) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon.
It evolves from Beldum starting at level 20, and evolves into Metagross starting at level 45.
Biology
Physiology
Metang is a robotic lifeform that has a disc-shaped body with a pair of appendages that 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. Metang 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. When not levitating, it stands on its appendages, similar to its evolution. It may use its appendages like boosters to gain speed.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
Metang's body is magnetised, 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 Psychic-type moves instead of Electric-type moves. Metang is capable of two rare Steel-type moves, Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash. It can also use some Psychic-type moves such as Psychic and Zen Headbutt. Metang has a few Rock-type moves at its disposal, such as Rock Tomb and Rock Slide. A couple of anomalies in Metang's movepool include Grass Knot and Sludge Bomb. Metang can also learn Hyper Beam, despite being second in a 3-tiered evolution line.
Behavior
Habitat
Metang tend to live in areas with rough terrain, but they are even harder to find than Beldum (which are already very rare).
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Morrison's Beldum evolved into Metang during the Hoenn League in Saved by the Beldum.
In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the head engineer owns a Metang.
Another one appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.
Several Metang appeared in Pillars of Friendship under the ownership of J's henchmen.
In the manga
Steven Stone owns several Metang. He uses a specific one however, to help him locate and dig up rare stones in various caves.
In the TCG
- Main article: Metang (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| 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
| 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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| IV
| Diamond
| 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
| 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
| 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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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 120 - 167
| 230 - 324
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| 72 - 139
| 139 - 273
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Metang is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
None.
Side game data
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.
- Metang's number in the Hoenn Dex and the Fiore Browser is the same: 191. This makes it one of thirteen Pokémon (only five evolution families) to have the same numbers in more than one Pokédex-like listing.
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 may be a combination of metal and the onomatopoeic sound of metal, tang. Metang's name is also an anagram of magnet.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
( Psychic )
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Metang images on Bulbagarden Archives.
