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metang
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Metang

Iron Claw Pokémon

SteelPsychic

It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.

Base Stats

HP 60
Attack 75
Defense 100
Sp. Atk 55
Sp. Def 80
Speed 50
Total 420

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

metang Metang Lv. 20
metagross Metagross Lv. 45

Moves

Details

Category Iron Claw Pokémon
Height 1.2 m
Weight 202.5 kg
Base Exp 147
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 3
Base Happiness 35
Gender Genderless
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

metang Front Front
metang Back Back
metang Front Shiny Front Shiny
metang Back Shiny Back Shiny
metang Official Art Official Art
metang Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 0.6%
Dual Screens
Item
Light Clay
Nature
Careful
EVs
HP 252
Def 48
SpD 208

Strategy Overview

While the other pseudo-legendaries' pre-evolved forms have seen occasional use in UU thanks to the scarcity of Dragon-types in the tier, Metang is truly an uncommon sight, and it's not too hard to see why. With substandard Attack and Speed stats and poor coverage on its STAB attacks, Metang has virtually no offensive presence. It even lacks Seismic Toss, which most non-threatening Pokemon often rely on for consistent damage. It is also almost entirely outclassed by Registeel, which boasts equal or better stats in every category and a similar movepool.

Metang does have a few perks, however, that save it from being entirely forgettable. Its excellent defensive typing grants it eight resistances, one immunity, and only two weaknesses. Its defensive stats, while not especially impressive, are respectable enough to take advantage of its typing. Most importantly, it has a solid support movepool that includes Reflect, Light Screen, and Trick, all of which Registeel lacks. Make sure to play Metang to these specific strengths, or it will be outclassed.

Most Used Moves

Explosion
100.0%
Reflect
100.0%

Most Used Items

Light Clay
100.0%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc