Metangin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Iron Claw Pokémon
The claws tipping its arms pack the destructive power to tear through thick iron sheets as if they were silk. It flies at over 60 miles per hour.
Metang in Pokémon SoulGold
Metang is #375 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its steel/psychic typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Prevents ability reduction.
Halves weight.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConfusionLevel: 0Confusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| Metal ClawLevel: 0Metal Claw | steel | 50 | 95 | 35 | ||
| A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Bullet PunchLevel: 1Bullet Punch | steel | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsLevel: 1Hone Claws | dark | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 6Zen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Magnet RiseLevel: 12Magnet Rise | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user levitates with electromagnetism. | ||||||
| Flash CannonLevel: 18Flash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 26Take Down | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 34Psychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 42Scary Face | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| Meteor MashLevel: 50Meteor Mash | steel | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack. | ||||||
| Iron DefenseLevel: 58Iron Defense | steel | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 66Agility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamLevel: 74Hyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | ||
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. |
TM/HM Moves (38)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91TM91 | |
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hone ClawsHone Claws | dark | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM100TM100 | |
| An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| TrailblazeTrailblaze | grass | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM60TM60 | |
| The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Metang. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Metang resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Metang, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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