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Metang

#375

steelpsychic

983

CP

1229

CP

Metang Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Metang can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Metang level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–9 of 9

Metang Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Metang in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#165 of 1152 · C Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Psyshock

Spam/Bait

Gyro Ball

General

Ultra League

#701 of 849 · F Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Psyshock

Spam/Bait

Gyro Ball

General

Great League (Mega Edition)

#154 of 1208 · C Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Psyshock

Spam/Bait

Gyro Ball

General

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#721 of 910 · F Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Psyshock

Spam/Bait

Gyro Ball

General

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Metang PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Metang moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Psychic type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Metang Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Metang can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug-, Steel-, and Psychic-type damage. Metal Claw and Zen Headbutt match Metang's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

8

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.4s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

5

Energy

7

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

11

Energy

9

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

11

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

8

Energy

6

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Fury Cutter

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Metal Claw

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Zen Headbutt

100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%100%39.1%62.5%100%

Metang Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Metang can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Steel- and Psychic-type damage. Gyro Ball, Psychic, and Psyshock match Metang's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

85

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.2s – 3.5s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-55

DPE

1.36

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.4s

DPE

1.82

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

70

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Gyro Ball

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Psychic

100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%100%39.1%62.5%100%

Psyshock

100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%100%39.1%62.5%100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Metang carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust75,000Candy75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metang's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Metal Claw and Psychic make up Metang's best raid moveset, dealing 8.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Metang for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Metang's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Fury Cutter with Psyshock and Gyro Ball. Metang's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Metang learn in Pokémon GO?

Metang can learn 3 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Metang's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Metang costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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