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metang
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Metang

Iron Claw Pokémon

SteelPsychic

When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.

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

Locations

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

pu Usage: 1.6%
Stealth Rock
Item
Eviolite
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 252
Atk 176
Def 80

Strategy Overview

Metang is a solid pick for a Stealth Rock setter, with its main attribute being its great defensive typing that allows it to serve as a decent check for various relevant threats such as Jynx, Stoutland, Aurorus, and Dodrio. However, it is very reliant on its Eviolite to shore up its only average defenses. The rest of Metang's stats are mediocre, with its somewhat underwhelming Attack and low Speed leaving it with little offensive presence against foes it does not have coverage for. Metang's lack of recovery causes it to be worn down easily, which limits its ability to switch into multiple foes throughout the match. This is furthered by Metang's weakness to common coverage moves from various Pokemon it switches into such as Kangaskhan's Earthquake and Aurorus's Earth Power. Finally, Metang faces competition as a Stealth Rock setter from Pokemon like Regirock, Mudsdale, and Alolan Sandslash, which all have various unique attributes and don't depend on Eviolite for their bulk, allowing them to run other items like Leftovers.

Most Used Moves

Toxic
85.0%

Most Used Items

Eviolite
99.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc