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Metang #0374 Beldum #0376 Metagross

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• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Metang is a Steel/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Metang

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0375
Type	Steel Psychic
Species	Iron Claw Pokémon
Height	1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight	202.5 kg (446.4 lbs)
Abilities	1. Clear BodyLight Metal (hidden ability)
Local №	0191 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0263 (Black 2/White 2)0200 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0215 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0279 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0226 (Legends: Z-A)0130 (The Crown Tundra)0138 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	147
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	75	139	273
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	50	94	218
Total	420	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Metang.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2	½	½	0	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	¼	½	2	½	2	½	½

Evolution chart

#0374 Beldum Steel · Psychic (Level 20)#0375 Metang Steel · Psychic (Level 45)#0376 Metagross Steel · Psychic

Metang changes

• In Generations 3-4, Metang has a base experience yield of 153.

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRedLeafGreen	It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
BlackWhite	It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
Black 2White 2	It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
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.
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.
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 DiamondShining Pearl	It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

Moves learned by Metang

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bullet Punch	Steel		40	100
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
6	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
18	Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100
26	Take Down	Normal		90	85
34	Psycho Cut	Psychic		70	100
42	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
50	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
54	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
58	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metang learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Confusion	Psychic		50	100
Metal Claw	Steel		50	95

Moves learnt by TM

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
03	Psyshock	Psychic		80	100
10	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
12	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
18	Power-Up Punch	Fighting		40	100
23	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
24	Ice Punch	Ice		75	100
27	Swift	Normal		60	∞
31	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
33	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
35	Endure	Normal		—	—
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
37	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
44	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
47	Agility	Psychic		—	—
48	Self-Destruct	Normal		200	100
53	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
56	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
58	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
63	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
69	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
74	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
80	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
84	Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
115	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
126	Magnet Bomb	Steel		60	∞
156	Meteor Beam	Rock		120	90
157	Steel Beam	Steel		140	95

Moves learnt by level up

Metang learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bullet Punch	Steel		40	100
1	Hone Claws	Dark		—	—
1	Tackle	Normal		40	100
6	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
12	Magnet Rise	Electric		—	—
18	Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100
26	Take Down	Normal		90	85
34	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
42	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
50	Meteor Mash	Steel		90	90
58	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
66	Agility	Psychic		—	—
74	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90

Moves learnt on evolution

Metang learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Confusion	Psychic		50	100
Metal Claw	Steel		50	95

Egg moves

Metang does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Metang is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
06	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
20	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
28	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
31	Metal Claw	Steel		50	95
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock		—	—
54	Psyshock	Psychic		80	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
68	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
69	Ice Punch	Ice		75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
74	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
93	Flash Cannon	Steel		80	100
99	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
104	Iron Defense	Steel		—	—
109	Trick	Psychic		—	100
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
116	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
120	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
121	Heavy Slam	Steel		—	100
148	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
149	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
152	Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
163	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
170	Steel Beam	Steel		140	95
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
178	Gravity	Psychic		—	—
180	Gyro Ball	Steel		—	100
192	Focus Punch	Fighting		150	100
203	Psych Up	Normal		—	—
204	Double-Edge	Normal		120	100
217	Future Sight	Psychic		120	100
218	Expanding Force	Psychic		80	100
220	Meteor Beam	Rock		120	90
225	Hard Press	Steel		—	100
228	Psychic Noise	Psychic		75	100

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Metang sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny						—	—

• See all Metang sprites

Where to find Metang

RubySapphire	Evolve Beldum
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Evolve Beldum
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver	Evolve Beldum
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Giant Chasm
XY	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Evolve Beldum
SunMoon	Poké Pelago
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Evolve Beldum
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Evolve Beldum
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Metang questions

• Do you need multiple Beldum to evolve one?
• Why can't I breed Metang?
• How I can get Metang in X/Y?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Metang
Japanese	メタング (Metang)
German	Metang
French	Métang
Italian	Metang
Spanish	Metang
Korean	메탕구 (metanggu)
Chinese (Simplified)	金属怪
Chinese (Traditional)	金屬怪

English	Iron Claw Pokémon
Japanese	てつツメポケモン
German	Eisenklauen-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Pincefer
Italian	Pokémon Ferrunghia
Spanish	Pokémon Garra Hierro
Korean	철발톱포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	铁爪宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	鐵爪寶可夢

Name origin

metal solid material tang sound of metal being struck #0374 Beldum #0376 Metagross