#375 · Generation 3
Metang
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 1,721 / 1,946
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 983 / 1,229
- Research CP (L15)
- 738
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Keep to evolve
Metang will not win battles on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- BGreat Leagueshadow#140 of 1154 · score 84.4
The Shadow version is ranked #140 in Great League on PvPoke with Fury Cutter / Psyshock / Gyro Ball.
- –Ultra Leagueshadow#715 of 851 · score 62.1
Ranked #715 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
Worth evolving into
MetagrossS Master LeagueS Steel raid attacker (shadow)A Steel raid attackerB Psychic raid attacker (shadow)
Mega MetagrossS Steel raid attacker (mega)A Psychic raid attacker (mega)
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- → Metagross: 100 candy
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | B | #146 / 1154 | 84.3 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L36 · 4/14/14 |
| Great LeagueShadow | B | #140 / 1154 | 84.4 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L36 · 4/14/14 |
| Ultra League | – | #717 / 851 | 62 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #715 / 851 | 62.1 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #542 / 689 | 66.7 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #539 / 689 | 67.1 | Fury Cutter · Psyshock · Gyro Ball |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Metang can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
Below the tier thresholds as a Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steelShadow | – | #123 / 182 | 8.8 | 111 | Metal Claw · Gyro Ball |
| steel | – | #128 / 182 | 7.5 | 114 | Metal Claw · Gyro Ball |
| psychicShadow | – | #135 / 248 | 9.9 | 124 | Metal Claw · Psychic |
| psychic | – | #156 / 248 | 8.5 | 129 | Metal Claw · Psychic |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
Metal ClawSTAB | steel | 6 | +5 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 5 | +7 | 2 turns |
Fury Cutter | bug | 4 | +8 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PsychicSTAB | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Gyro BallSTAB | steel | 85 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 | |
PsyshockSTAB | psychic | 60 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.82 | 70 | -40 |
Questions people ask
- Is Metang good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Metang is B-tier for Great League.
- Should I keep or transfer Metang?
- Metang will not win battles on its own, but Metagross is S-tier for Master League. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
- What are the best Metang IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/14/14 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 36. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Metang a good raid attacker?
- Metang ranks #156 of 248 psychic attackers with 8.5 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Should I evolve Metang?
- Metagross is S-tier for Master League; Mega Metagross is S-tier for Steel raid attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Metang for candy.
- Can Metang be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Metang is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Metang worth keeping?
- Shadow Metang hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is B-tier for Great League, so keep it.
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