#375 Metang

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

Gen IX Dex	Gen VIII Dex	Gen VII Dex	Gen VI Dex	Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex	Gen III Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Metang Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data

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Name

Other Names

No.

Gender Ratio

Type

Metang

Japan:	Metang メタング
French:	Métang
German:	Metang
Korean:	메탕구

National:	#375
Galar:	#---
Isle of Armor:	#---
Crown Tundra:	#130
Sinnoh:	#---
Hisui:	#---

Metang is Gender Unknown

Classification

Height

Weight

Capture Rate

Base Egg Steps

Iron Claw Pokémon

3'11"
1.2m

446.4lbs
202.5kg

5,120 (SWSH)
10,240 (BDSP)

Abilities: Clear Body - Light Metal (Hidden Ability)
Clear Body: Opponents’ moves which lower this Pokémon’s stats have no effect. However this Pokémon may lower its own stats with its own moves. Hidden Ability: Light Metal: Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Dynamax Capable?
1,250,000 Points Slow	35	2 Defense Point(s)	Metang can Dynamax

Wild Hold Item

Egg Groups

Sword & Shield

Metal Coat - 5%
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Metal Coat - 5%

Mineral

Evolutionary Chain

Locations - In-Depth Details
Sword		Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass Max Raid Battles
Shield		Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass Max Raid Battles
Crown Tundra	Sword	Snowslide Slope, Dynamax Adventures Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake	Details
	Shield	Snowslide Slope, Dynamax Adventures Max Raid Battles: Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake	Details
Brilliant Diamond		Evolve Beldum
Shining Pearl		Evolve Beldum

Flavor Text
Sword		Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
Shield		Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.
Brilliant Diamond		It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won't be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Shining Pearl

Attacks

Level Up

TM & HM

Level	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Standard Level Up
Evolve	Confusion		50	100	25	10
Evolve	Confusion	The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
Evolve	Metal Claw		50	95	35	10
Evolve	Metal Claw	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
—	Confusion		50	100	25	10
—	Confusion	The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.
—	Metal Claw		50	95	35	10
—	Metal Claw	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
—	Bullet Punch		40	100	30	--
—	Bullet Punch	The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
—	Tackle		40	100	35	--
—	Tackle	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
6	Zen Headbutt		80	90	15	20
6	Zen Headbutt	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
12	Magnet Rise		--	101	10	--
12	Magnet Rise	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
18	Flash Cannon		80	100	10	10
18	Flash Cannon	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
26	Take Down		90	85	20	--
26	Take Down	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
34	Psychic		90	100	10	10
34	Psychic	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
42	Scary Face		--	100	10	--
42	Scary Face	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
50	Meteor Mash		90	90	10	20
50	Meteor Mash	The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
58	Iron Defense		--	101	15	--
58	Iron Defense	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
66	Agility		--	101	30	--
66	Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
74	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
74	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM Anchors

Sword/Shield

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks
TM04	Ice Punch		75	100	15	10
TM04	Ice Punch	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM05	Thunder Punch		75	100	15	10
TM05	Thunder Punch	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM08	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM08	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17	Light Screen		--	101	30	--
TM17	Light Screen	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM18	Reflect		--	101	20	--
TM18	Reflect	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM20	Self-Destruct		200	100	5	--
TM20	Self-Destruct	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
TM21	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM21	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM22	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24	Snore		50	100	15	30
TM24	Snore	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM25	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM26	Scary Face		--	100	10	--
TM26	Scary Face	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
TM27	Icy Wind		55	95	15	100
TM27	Icy Wind	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
TM32	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM32	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM33	Rain Dance		--	101	5	--
TM33	Rain Dance	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM34	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM34	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM39	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM39	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM40	Swift		60	101	20	--
TM40	Swift	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
TM43	Brick Break		75	100	15	--
TM43	Brick Break	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM48	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM48	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM69	Psycho Cut		70	100	20	--
TM69	Psycho Cut	The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.
TM76	Round		60	100	15	--
TM76	Round	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM81	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TR #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Technical Record Attacks
TR01	Body Slam		85	100	15	30
TR01	Body Slam	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR10	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TR10	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR11	Psychic		90	100	10	10
TR11	Psychic	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR12	Agility		--	101	30	--
TR12	Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
TR20	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TR20	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR22	Sludge Bomb		90	100	10	30
TR22	Sludge Bomb	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TR25	Psyshock		80	100	10	--
TR25	Psyshock	The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.
TR26	Endure		--	101	10	--
TR26	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TR27	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR33	Shadow Ball		80	100	15	20
TR33	Shadow Ball	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR38	Trick		--	100	10	--
TR38	Trick	The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
TR44	Cosmic Power		--	101	20	--
TR44	Cosmic Power	The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.
TR46	Iron Defense		--	101	15	--
TR46	Iron Defense	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
TR52	Gyro Ball		??	100	5	--
TR52	Gyro Ball	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
TR69	Zen Headbutt		80	90	15	20
TR69	Zen Headbutt	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
TR70	Flash Cannon		80	100	10	10
TR70	Flash Cannon	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR74	Iron Head		80	100	15	30
TR74	Iron Head	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
TR76	Stealth Rock		--	101	20	--
TR76	Stealth Rock	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR77	Grass Knot		??	100	20	--
TR77	Grass Knot	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
TR83	Ally Switch		--	101	15	--
TR83	Ally Switch	The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks
TM11	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM11	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM15	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen		--	101	30	--
TM16	Light Screen	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM17	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		--	101	5	--
TM18	Rain Dance	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM26	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TM26	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM29	Psychic		90	100	10	10
TM29	Psychic	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30	Shadow Ball		80	100	15	20
TM30	Shadow Ball	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break		75	100	15	--
TM31	Brick Break	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team		--	101	15	--
TM32	Double Team	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect		--	101	20	--
TM33	Reflect	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM36	Sludge Bomb		90	100	10	30
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM37	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM37	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM39	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace		60	101	20	--
TM40	Aerial Ace	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM42	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM44	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM58	Endure		--	101	10	--
TM58	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion		250	100	5	--
TM64	Explosion	The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
TM69	Rock Polish		--	101	20	--
TM69	Rock Polish	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
TM70	Flash		--	100	20	--
TM70	Flash	The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM74	Gyro Ball		??	100	5	--
TM74	Gyro Ball	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power.
TM76	Stealth Rock		--	101	20	--
TM76	Stealth Rock	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TM77	Psych Up		--	101	10	--
TM77	Psych Up	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM80	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM80	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TM82	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM83	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM86	Grass Knot		??	100	20	--
TM86	Grass Knot	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
TM87	Swagger		--	85	15	--
TM87	Swagger	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TM90	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TM91	Flash Cannon		80	100	10	10
TM91	Flash Cannon	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM93	Cut		50	95	30	--
TM93	Cut	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
TM96	Strength		80	100	15	--
TM96	Strength	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
TM98	Rock Smash		40	100	15	50
TM98	Rock Smash	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Move Tutor Attacks
Steel Beam		140	95	5	--
Steel Beam	The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks
Expanding Force		80	100	10	--
Expanding Force	The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move's power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.
Meteor Beam		120	90	10	--
Meteor Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.
Steel Roller		130	100	5	100
Steel Roller	The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn't turned into a terrain.

Attack Name	Type	Max Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Usable Max Moves
Max Lightning		130	101	10	--
Max Lightning	This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.
Max Strike		150(Phy)/150(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Strike	This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle		90	101	10	--
Max Knuckle	This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Phantasm		130	101	10	--
Max Phantasm	This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
Max Hailstorm		130(Phy)/110(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Hailstorm	This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
Max Ooze		90	101	10	--
Max Ooze	This is a Poison-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Atk stats.
Max Mindstorm		130(Phy)/130(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Mindstorm	This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Max Rockfall		130(Phy)/140(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Rockfall	This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake		130	101	10	--
Max Quake	This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Overgrowth		130	101	10	--
Max Overgrowth	This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Max Steelspike		140(Phy)/140(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Steelspike	This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.
Max Guard			101	10	--
Max Guard	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Transfer Only Moves
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Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %	Method
Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Toxic		--	90	10	--	Gen VII TM06
Toxic	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.					Gen VII TM06
Confide		--	101	20	100	Gen VII TM100
Confide	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.					Gen VII TM100
Gravity		--	101	5	--	Move Tutor - USM
Gravity	This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can't be used.					Move Tutor - USM
Hone Claws		--	101	15	--	Gen VI TM01
Hone Claws	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.					Gen VI TM01
Power-up Punch		40	100	20	100	Gen VI TM98
Power-up Punch	Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.					Gen VI TM98
Fury Cutter		40	95	20	--	Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Fury Cutter	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.					Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Mud-slap		20	100	10	100	Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Mud-slap	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.					Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Rollout		30	90	20	--	Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Rollout	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.					Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Headbutt		70	100	15	30	Move Tutor - HGSS
Headbutt	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.					Move Tutor - HGSS
Double-edge		120	100	15	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
Double-edge	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.					Move Tutor - FRLG
Mimic		--	101	10	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
Mimic	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.					Move Tutor - FRLG
Dynamic Punch		100	50	5	100	Move Tutor - Emerald
Dynamic Punch	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.					Move Tutor - Emerald
Defense Curl		--	101	40	--	Move Tutor - Emerald
Defense Curl	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.					Move Tutor - Emerald

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats - Total: 420		60	75	100	55	80	50
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	120 - 167	72 - 114	94 - 136	54 - 96	76 - 118	49 - 91
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 100	230 - 324	139 - 224	184 - 269	103 - 188	148 - 233	94 - 179
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	120 - 167	80 - 127	105 - 152	60 - 107	85 - 132	55 - 102
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 100	230 - 324	155 - 249	205 - 299	115 - 209	165 - 259	105 - 199
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	120 - 167	88 - 139	115 - 167	66 - 117	93 - 145	60 - 112
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 100	230 - 324	170 - 273	225 - 328	126 - 229	181 - 284	115 - 218

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Beldum

#376
Metagross

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#375 Metang

Weakness

Locations

Attacks

Standard Level Up

Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks

Technical Record Attacks

BDSP Technical Machine Attacks

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Usable Max Moves

Stats