Metang (Pokémon)

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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 #375 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 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 446.4 lbs. 202.5 kg Metang 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
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 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 in the anime

Morrison's Metang

Metang debuted in Saved by the Beldum, after Morrison's Beldum evolved whilst battling against Jump's Electabuzz.

Other

A Metang appeared in Bibarel Gnaws Best!, under the ownership of the head engineer. It was used to attack a Bibarel alongside an Aggron and Magmar, 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 (the latter used the move via Mimic).

A wild Metang appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!. It was among the Steel-type Pokémon on Iron Island.

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.

Sophocles used a Metang as a Ride Pokémon in SM061.

Minor appearances

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

A Metang appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions alongside a Beldum and Metagross, all 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. Ultra Sun With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks. Ultra Moon 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.

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* Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Beldum

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 (5%)
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 IX, this Pokémon is:

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

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

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

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

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 1×.

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  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 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  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

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 Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! 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 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 R-000 Metang charges with its rugged body. It can break a hard obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Crush ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Steel Field move: (past) (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 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: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #640 Mega Boost Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 138 Base Defense: 185 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt, Metal Claw Charged Attacks: Psychic, Gyro Ball, Psyshock

Evolution

Unevolved Beldum  Steel  Psychic

Level 20 →

First Evolution Metang  Steel  Psychic

Level 45 →

Second Evolution Metagross  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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 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 Métang Same as English name Spanish Metang Same as English name German Metang Same as English name Italian Metang Same as English name Korean 메탕구 Metangoo Similar to Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 金屬怪 Jīn Shǔ Guài Literally "Metal monster". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Morrison's Metang

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