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Metang - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset | Crown Tundra DLC

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This is a page on the Pokemon Metang, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Metang - Type and Abilities

Metang - Type

Metang
Iron Claw Pokemon
Pokemon - Metang
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Steel Image Pokemon Psychic Image

Metang Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Metang Pokédex Entries

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Shield
Two Beldum have become stuck together via their own magnetic forces. With two brains, the resulting Metang has doubled psychic powers.
Using magnetic forces to stay aloft, this Pokémon flies at high speeds, weaving through harsh mountain terrain in pursuit of prey.

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Metang Abilities

Name Description
Clear Body Prevents other Pokemon from lowering its stats.

Metang Hidden Ability

Name Description
Light Metal Halves the Pokemon's weight.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Max Raids The main method of obtaining hidden abilities is through Max Raids. In higher tier raids, Pokemon will have a higher chance of having hidden abilities.
Trading You can trade with other players for Pokemon with hidden abilities. Visit our trading board to post requests!
Ability Patch The Ability Patch is an item introduce in the Crown Tundra DLC that replaces a Pokemon's ability with another ability. This can be purchased at the Max Lair from the Dynite Ore vendor for 200 Dynite Ore
Breeding Parent Pokemon with hidden abilities have a chance of passing down their hidden ability when paired with another Pokemon or a Ditto.

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Metang Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

Pokemon can be classified into egg groups which determine who they can be partnered with for breeding. Pokemon of the same egg group can breed, producing the base evolution of the female parent.

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Base Stats of Metang

HP
60
Atk
75
Def
100
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
80
Speed
50
Total Base Stats
420

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Evolution Chart of Metang

Evolution Line
Beldum ImageBeldum Lvl 20
→		 Metang ImageMetang Lvl 45
→		 Metagross ImageMetagross

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In the Wild

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Map Weather
Snowslide Slope
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Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Giant's Bed Den K No
Giant's Bed Rare Den O Yes
Snowslide Slope Den D No
Snowslide Slope Rare Den A Yes
Path to the Peak Den B No
Path to the Peak Rare Den C Yes
Ballimere Lake Rare Den I Yes
Frigid Sea Den E No

See our detailed maps for info on all Pokemon locations and Raid Battles around the Crown Tundra!
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Catch Metang in Dynamax Adventures!

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Metang is one of the Pokemon you can find and catch during your Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra DLC. Catching Pokemon in the Max Lair has a 100% chance of success, no matter what Pokeball you use, and even for Legendary Pokemon!

You can see a Pokemon's type before you decide which path to take, so rally your friends and get hunting!

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Learnset of Metang

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Confusion Pokemon Psychic Image 50 100 25
Base Metal Claw Pokemon Steel Image 50 95 35
Base Bullet Punch Pokemon Steel Image 40 100 30
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
6 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image 80 90 15
12 Magnet Rise Pokemon Electric Image - - 10
18 Flash Cannon Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 10
26 Take Down Pokemon Normal Image 90 85 20
34 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
42 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
50 Meteor Mash Pokemon Steel Image 90 90 10
58 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
66 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
74 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM04 Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Image 75 100 15
TM05 Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Image 75 100 15
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM20 Self-Destruct Pokemon Normal Image 200 100 5
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM26 Scary Face Pokemon Normal Image - 100 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM32 Sandstorm Pokemon Rock Image - - 10
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
TM48 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
TM69 Psycho Cut Pokemon Psychic Image 70 100 20
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM81 Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Image 60 100 20

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR10 Earthquake Pokemon Ground Image 100 100 10
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR22 Sludge Bomb Pokemon Poison Image 90 100 10
TR25 Psyshock Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR33 Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
TR38 Trick Pokemon Psychic Image - 100 10
TR44 Cosmic Power Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR52 Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image - 100 5
TR69 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image 80 90 15
TR70 Flash Cannon Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 10
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR76 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
TR77 Grass Knot Pokemon Grass Image - 100 20
TR83 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Steel Beam Pokemon Steel Image 140 95 5
Expanding Force Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10
Meteor Beam Pokemon Rock Image 120 90 10
Steel Roller Pokemon Steel Image 130 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

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