Metang
Steel/Psychic-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Metagross for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Metang takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 469
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 983 CP
Metang moves
3 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Metang is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Metang
How to get Metang
- Evolve from
- Beldum · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Metang knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 41 | 1,488 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 41 | 1,611 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 948 | 1,008 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,179 | 1,254 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 948 | 1,008 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 717 | 762 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 948 | 1,008 |
Is Metang good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Metang has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (176 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Metang deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 76 |
| Lv 3 | 128 |
| Lv 4 | 180 |
| Lv 5 | 232 |
| Lv 6 | 284 |
| Lv 7 | 336 |
| Lv 8 | 388 |
| Lv 9 | 440 |
| Lv 10 | 492 |
| Lv 11 | 541 |
| Lv 12 | 590 |
| Lv 13 | 639 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 688 |
| Lv 15 | 738 |
| Lv 16 | 787 |
| Lv 17 | 836 |
| Lv 18 | 885 |
| Lv 19 | 934 |
| Lv 20 | 983 |
| Lv 21 | 1,033 |
| Lv 22 | 1,082 |
| Lv 23 | 1,131 |
| Lv 24 | 1,180 |
| Lv 25 | 1,229 |
| Lv 26 | 1,279 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,328 |
| Lv 28 | 1,377 |
| Lv 29 | 1,426 |
| Lv 30 | 1,476 |
| Lv 31 | 1,500 |
| Lv 32 | 1,525 |
| Lv 33 | 1,549 |
| Lv 34 | 1,574 |
| Lv 35 | 1,598 |
| Lv 36 | 1,623 |
| Lv 37 | 1,648 |
| Lv 38 | 1,672 |
| Lv 39 | 1,697 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,721 |
| Lv 41 | 1,743 |
| Lv 42 | 1,765 |
| Lv 43 | 1,787 |
| Lv 44 | 1,810 |
| Lv 45 | 1,832 |
| Lv 46 | 1,855 |
| Lv 47 | 1,877 |
| Lv 48 | 1,900 |
| Lv 49 | 1,923 |
| Lv 50 | 1,946 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0375
- Height
- 1.19 m
- Weight
- 202.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0375_POKEMON_METANG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Metang in Pokemon GO?
Metang's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Metang's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Metang takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Metang's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Metang reaches 1,946 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,721 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Metang?
A perfect 15/15/15 Metang shows 983 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,229 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Metang better than regular Metang?
Shadow Metang deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Metang in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Beldum (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Metang be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Metang depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.