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No. 0375 · Generation III · Hoenn

Metang

The Iron Claw Pokémon

TL;DR. Metang is a steel/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 420. 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.

Steel Psychic

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.

Height1.2 m

Weight202.5 kg

AbilitiesClear Body

HiddenLight Metal

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 75

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 50

Total420

420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 111th among Steel-types.

100 base Defense, Metang's strongest stat, ranking 43rd of 159 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Metang in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Metang reaches 1,721 CP at level 40 and 1,969 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack138

GO Defense176

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)1,721

Max CP (L50)1,946

Best buddy (L51)1,969

Raid catch CP 925–983 (L20). Weather boosted 1,156–1,229 (L25).

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Competitive

Metang in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Metang across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #171 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #171 85.9 score

Ultra League #635 67.2 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Metang.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Metang, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Metang?

Metang is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Metang weak to?

Metang takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Metang resistant to?

Metang is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Psychic.

How does Metang evolve?

Metang evolves from Beldum (Level 20). Metang evolves into Metagross (Level 45).

What generation is Metang from?

Metang was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0375.

What are Metang's base stats?

Metang has HP 60, Attack 75, Defense 100, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 80, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 420.

What are Metang's abilities?

Metang can have the ability Clear Body, plus the Hidden Ability Light Metal.

Is Metang legendary or mythical?

No. Metang is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Metang's best stat?

Metang's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 43rd of 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Metang good?

Metang has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 111th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Metang as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Metang in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Metang in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Metang in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Metang 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Metang is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Ground Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Normal Grass Ice Flying Rock Dragon Steel Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Psychic

0× Immune to

Poison

Comparison

Metang vs. the average Steel-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 159 Steel-type Pokémon.

Stat	Metang	Steel avg	Difference
HP	60	72	-12
Attack	75	76	-1
Defense	100	85	+15
Special Attack	55	82	-27
Special Defense	80	82	-2
Speed	50	67	-17
Total	420	464	-44

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Game appearances

Metang appears in 29 games.

Every mainline release where Metang is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Metang in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Black, White

Giant Chasm Forest

Black 2, White 2

Giant Chasm ForestGiant Chasm Forest CaveGiant Chasm Hidden Grotto

Sun, Moon

Poke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island Reached

X, Y

Friend Safari Steel

Pokémon anime

Metang appears in 13 episodes.

From HZ018 (2023-08-18) through SM095 (2018-11-04).

+ 1 more episode

SM095 Sparking Confusion! Sun & Moon 2019-03-25

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