Stats & Training
Metang's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
Metang Weakness
Metang's Steel/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 8 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Metang can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x44-53% Flame Charge 2x35-42% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x35-42% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Flame Charge 2x33-39% Ember 2x56-67% Fire Spin 2x51-60% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x33-39% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x62-74% Sand Tomb 2x29-35% Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x33-39% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Dig 2x35-42% Flame Burst 2x56-67% Fire Fang 2x45-53% Flame Wheel 2x41-49% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x77-92% Flame Charge 2x32-38% Ember 2x54-63% Fire Spin 2x47-57% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x59-69% Bulldoze 2x45-54% Incinerate 2x24-29% Sand Tomb 2x26-32% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x69-82% Dig 2x36-42% Flame Burst 2x56-66% Fire Fang 2x42-51% | ||
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x69-82% Dig 2x28-34% Flame Burst 2x45-54% Incinerate 2x40-47% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x91-107%KO Dig 2x41-48% Fire Punch 2x59-69% Fire Fang 2x51-60% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x79-93% Flame Charge 2x31-36% Ember 2x54-64% Fire Spin 2x48-56% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x23-28% Sand Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x68-81% Dig 2x35-41% Flame Burst 2x54-64% Fire Fang 2x42-50% | ||
Pansear Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Pansear builds →Fire Blast 2x68-81% Dig 2x28-34% Flame Burst 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x37-45% | ||
Darumaka Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x41-49% Fire Punch 2x59-70% Fire Fang 2x52-62% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x143-168%KO Incinerate 2x80-95% Flame Charge 2x31-37% Ember 2x55-65% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x115-136%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Earth Power 2x95-113%KO Lava Plume 2x86-102%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Dig 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x23-28% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 2x78-92% Fire Blast 2x84-99% Heat Wave 2x74-88% Flamethrower 2x70-83% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x145-171%KO Incinerate 2x79-93% Flame Charge 2x30-36% Ember 2x54-64% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x117-138%KO Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Earth Power 2x96-113%KO Lava Plume 2x87-102%KO | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x59-69% Bulldoze 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x24-28% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metang View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 2x77-91% Fire Blast 2x84-100%KO Heat Wave 2x73-87% Flamethrower 2x70-82% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Metang for 68-81%. Excadrill's Earthquake hits Metang for 70-82%. Volcarona's Fire Blast also KOs at 92-108%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Outrage20-24% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metang View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x70-82% Rapid Spin6-7% Rock Slide9-10% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain10-12% Fire Blast 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Metang View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x65-77% Air Slash13-16% Fire Blast 2x79-94% Focus Blast29-34% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Metang is the middle stage between Beldum and Metagross. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Beldum). The final form adds another 180 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Metang is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Beldum eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyBlack 2 & White 2 Metang Best Moveset
Clearbody and Eviolite give Metang staying power beyond its evolution stage. Adamant nature boosts Attack, max HP and Attack EVs set the spread, and the pre-evolution bulk actually works here.
Best Build
Metang best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Metang won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Psychic and Meteor Mash anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Metang in Black 2 & White 2
4 encounter spots for Metang at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Metang in Black 2 & White 2
To get Metang, start by catching Beldum through walking encounters at Lv. 45-52. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Beldum
Step 2Metang ✓Giant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Beldum (Step 1)
Metang Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Metang isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Metagross to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Metang. Light Metal is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In Black 2 & White 2, Metang fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Metang first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves