Metang Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Metang in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Metang
Metang is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 37.895 DPS.
Metang can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Psychic, Dragon-type moves as Metang resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Metang is Mega Blaziken (37.895 DPS), Blacephalon (37.571 DPS), and Mega Gengar (37.467 DPS).
Catching Metang: After defeating Metang, the catch encounter will have a CP between 948 and 1008 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1179-1254 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Metang from raids will have exactly 1008 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Metang?
The best counter for Metang is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 37.895 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (37.571 DPS) and Mega Gengar (37.467 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Metang?
Metang can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Metang weak to?
Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Metang be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Metang's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Metang from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Metang from raids will have 1008 CP at level 20, or 1254 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 948. If you see 1008 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Metang worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Metang is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Metang?
For the best moveset for Metang itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Metang stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Metang without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Metang can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (37.571 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (32.364 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Metang in raids?
Weather boost information for Metang is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.