Metang (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Metang (disambiguation).

Metang メタング Metang #375
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Steel Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Iron Claw Pokémon
Abilities Clear Body ----- Blue-Striped ----- Light Metal Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #191 Sinnoh — Unova #263 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-191 Almia R— Oblivia R-225 N-168
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 446.4 lbs. Imperial 202.5 kg Metric 446.4 lbs./202.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 41 cycles (10455 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 153 Battle Exp.: 1531*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Metang is a genderless species.

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 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. Metang can learn Grass Knot which is somewhat common for a Psychic-type. An anomaly in Metang's movepool is Sludge Bomb. Metang can also learn Hyper Beam, despite being second in a 3-tiered evolution line.

Behavior

Metang turns its arms to the rear for traveling at high speed, at over 60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour).

Habitat

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Metang tend to live in areas with rough terrain, but they are even harder to find than Beldum (which are already very rare). The best (and only) place to find a Metang would be in Unova's Giant Chasm.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Metang in the anime

Major appearances

Morrison's Metang

Morrison's Beldum evolved into Metang during the Hoenn League in Saved by the Beldum.

Minor appearances

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

A wild Metang appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!

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 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.

In the manga

Metang in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Steven 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
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 {{{leafgreendex}}}
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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold When two Beldum fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Beldum Emerald None Evolve Beldum FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Beldum Platinum None Evolve Beldum HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Beldum; Johto Safari Zone (Mountain) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Giant Chasm (Plains) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Unknown Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Beldum
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Frosty Grotto (1F-4F) Wish Cave (62F-64F) Solar Cave (8F-12F) Joyous Tower (56F-61F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Go-Rock Squad Base
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: World Axle - B2F
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Beldum

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Festa 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)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%)
Black	White	Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 000Start 000Start Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 000Start 000Start Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 000Start 000Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100}}100% 25 02020 02020 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100}}100% 25 02020 02020 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 02828 02323 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 N/AN/A 02626 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 40 05252 02929 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 03232 03232 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100}}100% 30 02424 03535 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 04444 03838 Agility Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 03636 04141 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 04848 04444 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 100100 085}}85% 10 04040 04747 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— —}}—% 15 05656 05050 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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 V 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black 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 V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Iron HeadBW	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 375.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! My magnetism is amplified!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Steel  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 62 Max. exp.: 82 Browser entry   Metang charges with its rugged body. It can break a hard obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches an iron ball to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Bullet Punch Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Clear Body Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Bodyguard Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Shield Evolves from Beldum when its Defense is 64 or higher Evolves into Metagross when its Defense is 128 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobutsuna and Yoshiteru

Evolution

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First Evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second Evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Metang images on 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 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 together. 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 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). French Metang Same as English name Spanish Metang Same as English name German Metang Same as English name Italian Metang Same as English name Korean 메탕구 Metanggu Similar to Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 金屬怪 Jīn Shǔ Guài Literally "Metal monster". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Morrison's Metang

External links

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