Metang

#191 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Iron Claw Pokémon

Metang

#191 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Iron Claw Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

139

273

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

148

284

Speed

218

Total

420

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Beldum

Metagross

Normal

Shiny

Metang

Iron Claw Pokémon

#191

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

202.5 kg (446.4 lbs)

Abilities

Clear Body

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Metang takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	3
Base Exp.	147

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Emerald

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Beldum #190	Level 20	Metang #191
Metang #191	Level 45	Metagross #192

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Metal Coat

5% chance

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
20	Confusion	Special	50	100	25	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
20	Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	A claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK.
26	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
32	Pursuit	Special	40	100	20	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
38	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
44	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.
50	Meteor Mash	Physical	100	85	10	Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise ATTACK.
56	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
62	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Physical	80	100	15	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Physical	90	100	10	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM05	Flash	Status	-	70	20	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Ice Punch	Special	75	100	15	An icy punch that may freeze the foe.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.
Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swift	Physical	60	-	20	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Thunder Punch	Special	75	100	15	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.