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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Metang is a Steel and Psychic Type Iron Claw Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Metang can be found with Clear Body as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 420 combined Base Stats.

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• Metang Stats & Abilities
• Metang Evolutions
• Metang Locations
• Metang Weakness
• Metang Best Moves
• Metang Level Up Moves
• Metang TM Moves
• Pokemon Similar to Metang

Metang Stats and Abilities

Based on Metang Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Metang Highest IV Stat is Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 50.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
D	Attack	75	139	273
D	Defense	100	184	328
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
F	Speed	50	94	218
D	Total	420

Metang	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑+10% Defense ↓-10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Metal Coat
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Abilities	Description
Clear Body Ability 1	Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.
Light Metal Hidden Ability	Light Metal halves the Pokémon's weight in battle. Decreasing weight affects these moves:

How To Evolve Metang in BDSP

Beldum requires (Level 20) to evolve into Metang and then (Level 45) to evolve into Metagross.

Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Beldum	Level 20→	Metang	Level 45→	Metagross

Evolution Chart

Where To Find Metang in BDSP

Metang has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground. Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog 7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall National = After obtaining the National Pokedex. World Pokemon SpawnsInteract = Limited to oneCommon = 20% ~ 100%Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%Rare = 1% ~ 5% = Morning Time = Day Time = Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Whiteout Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Beldum Lv. 16-63
Route 228	5 - 1%	Beldum Lv. 53

Locations List

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Metang Weakness

Metang is a Steel and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Metang to take More Damage from Ground, Fire, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Psychic Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Metang Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ground Fire Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Rock Steel Grass Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Psychic
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Metang Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Heatran
S	Darkrai

What pokemon is Metang Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza

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Best Moves Metang in BDSP

Best Moveset for Metang Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
74	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
50	Meteor Mash		Physical	135	90	10	May raise user's Attack.
34	Psychic		Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
26	Take Down		Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.

Best Moveset for Metang TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Type	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion		Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic		Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Red Text. Metang Lv Up MovesMetang TM Moves

Metang Level Up Moves

List of Moves Metang can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Confusion	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
1	Metal Claw	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
1	Bullet Punch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
6	Zen Headbutt	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Magnet Rise	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns.
18	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
26	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
34	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
42	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
50	Meteor Mash	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May raise user's Attack.
58	Iron Defense	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
66	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
74	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

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Metang TM Moves

List of Moves Metang can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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