Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Metang
Say it: ME-ta-ng
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Metang is the Iron Claw Pokémon — Steel and Psychic middle stage between Beldum and Metagross. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Metagross — not a finished raid attacker. Steel/Psychic hits Fairy and Fighting well; Fire, Ghost, Dark, and Ground punish it. Evolve Beldum up the line. Meteor Mash from Beldum Community Day belongs on Metagross.
Say it: ME-ta-ng
Metang (#375) is a Steel / Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Beldum. Trainers almost never power Metang for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Metagross (and Mega Metagross). Against Metang, lead with Fire, Ghost, Dark, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Metang is a Steel / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0375. Use the Steel/Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Metang. Keep high-IV copies for Metagross. Shadow Metang is the same — evolve toward Shadow Metagross.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Metang is your opponent, Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 138
- Defense
- 176
- Stamina
- 155
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Metang’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Metagross — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel damage
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage
- Fury Cutter · Standard
Bug energy
Charged
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Psyshock · Standard
Psychic / bait
- Gyro Ball · Standard
Steel coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- zen headbutt
- metal claw
- fury cutter
Charged
- psychic
- gyro ball
- psyshock
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #154 of 954 · CP 1500
Metal Claw + Psyshock
- Ultra League · rank #504 of 747 · CP 1946
Metal Claw + Psyshock
- Master League · rank #564 of 1023 · CP 1946
Metal Claw + Psyshock
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.