metang

Metang is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Steel/Psychic

Abilities:

• Clear Body: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.
• Light Metal (Hidden Ability): Halves the Pokémon's weight, reducing damage taken from moves like Low Kick and Grass Knot.

Physical Characteristics:

• Metang has a metallic, blue body that resembles a flying saucer.
• It possesses two powerful, clawed arms attached to its sides.
• Its eyes are red and set into a pointed, angular face.
• Metang floats in the air, utilizing its psychic abilities for levitation.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Metang is known to inhabit rugged mountains and caves, often found in remote areas.
• It is a sociable Pokémon, sometimes seen traveling in groups.
• Metang communicates using telepathy and can sense the presence of others without visual contact.

In Battle:

• Metang is a physically defensive Pokémon with solid resistances thanks to its Steel typing.
• Notable moves include Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, and Bullet Punch.
• It is particularly effective against Fairy, Rock, and Ice types.
• Metang is vulnerable to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark type attacks.

Evolution:

• Metang evolves from Beldum starting at level 20.
• It further evolves into Metagross starting at level 45.

Interesting Facts:

• Metang's body is so tough that a collision with it can shatter a normal car.
• It uses magnetism to control its body and movements, a trait shared with its evolutionary relatives.
• Metang's design is inspired by futuristic machines and sci-fi elements, showcasing its otherworldly origin as a Pokémon of the Steel/Psychic type combination.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: When two BELDUM fuse together, METANG is formed. The brains of the BELDUM are joined by a magnetic nervous system.By linking its brains magnetically, this Pokémon generates strong psychokinetic power.
• Sapphire: When two BELDUM fuse together, METANG is formed. The brains of the BELDUM are joined by a magnetic nervous system.This Pokémon turns its arms to the rear for traveling at high speed.
• 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.
• Firered: It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
• Leafgreen: It floats midair using magnetism. Its body is so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won’t leave a scratch.
• Diamond: It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• Pearl: It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• Platinum: It is formed by two BELDUM joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• Heartgold: When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
• Soulsilver: When two BELDUM fuse together, a magnetic nervous system places their brains in union.
• Black: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• White: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• Black-2: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
• White-2: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
• X: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its steel body won’t be scratched if it collides with a jet.
• Y: It is formed by two Beldum joining together. Its two brains are linked, amplifying its psychic power.
• Omega-Ruby: When two Beldum fuse together, Metang is formed. The brains of the Beldum are joined by a magnetic nervous system. By linking its brains magnetically, this Pokémon generates strong psychokinetic power.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When two Beldum fuse together, Metang is formed. The brains of the Beldum are joined by a magnetic nervous system. This Pokémon turns its arms to the rear for traveling at high speed.
• Sun: When two Beldum link together, their psychic power is doubled. Their intelligence, however, remains unchanged.
• Moon: It adores magnetic minerals, so it pursues Nosepass at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
• Ultra-Sun: With its two brains, it fires powerful psychic energy to stop its prey in their tracks.
• Ultra-Moon: It flies at high speeds around the skies. When it finds its prey, Metang takes a firm grip with its sharp claws and never lets go.
• Sword: Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
• Shield: Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.