
| Max CP | 1,969 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Metang is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,969 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Metang has base stats of 138 Attack, 176 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 469.
Metang can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Metang is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Snow weather, Metang receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Metang is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
| Metal Claw STAB | Steel | 8 | +6 | 11.4 | - | - | - |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | +6 | 7.5 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Gyro Ball | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psyshock | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Metang takes increased damage from these types:
Metang takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Metang in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 2 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 7 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 9 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 38 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 38 | 1,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 38 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 39 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 38 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 38 | 1,498 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,952 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,476 | 738 | 983 | 1,229 | 1,721 | 1,952 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,471 | 735 | 981 | 1,226 | 1,716 | 1,946 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,472 | 736 | 981 | 1,226 | 1,717 | 1,947 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,458 | 729 | 972 | 1,215 | 1,701 | 1,928 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,459 | 729 | 972 | 1,216 | 1,702 | 1,930 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,440 | 720 | 960 | 1,200 | 1,680 | 1,905 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,422 | 711 | 948 | 1,185 | 1,660 | 1,882 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,427 | 713 | 951 | 1,189 | 1,665 | 1,888 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,388 | 694 | 925 | 1,156 | 1,619 | 1,836 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,220 | 610 | 813 | 1,016 | 1,423 | 1,614 |
Important CP values for Metang with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,952 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,721 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 925 - 983 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,156 - 1,229 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 925 - 983 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 694 - 738 CP |
Maximum CP for Metang with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 26 | 1,721 |
| 2 | 1,721 | 27 | 1,721 |
| 3 | 1,721 | 28 | 1,721 |
| 4 | 1,721 | 29 | 1,721 |
| 5 | 232 | 30 | 1,476 |
| 6 | 1,721 | 31 | 1,721 |
| 7 | 1,721 | 32 | 1,721 |
| 8 | 1,721 | 33 | 1,721 |
| 9 | 1,721 | 34 | 1,721 |
| 10 | 492 | 35 | 1,598 |
| 11 | 1,721 | 36 | 1,721 |
| 12 | 1,721 | 37 | 1,721 |
| 13 | 1,721 | 38 | 1,721 |
| 14 | 1,721 | 39 | 1,721 |
| 15 | 738 | 40 | 1,721 |
| 16 | 1,721 | 41 | 1,721 |
| 17 | 1,721 | 42 | 1,721 |
| 18 | 1,721 | 43 | 1,721 |
| 19 | 1,721 | 44 | 1,721 |
| 20 | 983 | 45 | 1,841 |
| 21 | 1,721 | 46 | 1,721 |
| 22 | 1,721 | 47 | 1,721 |
| 23 | 1,721 | 48 | 1,721 |
| 24 | 1,721 | 49 | 1,721 |
| 25 | 1,229 | 50 | 1,952 |
Metang (#375) is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,969 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Metang has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Metang in 2026.
Metang's Attack stat is 138 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Metang may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 176 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 469. This gives Metang reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Metang's stat distribution favors defense.
The best moveset for Metang depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Zen Headbutt (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Metang has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Metang can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Normal-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost types.
In Master League, Metang faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Metang's effectiveness depends on its typing and 138 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Metang use Fire, Ground-type moves.
Metang can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Metang is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shadow Metang is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Metang's effective Attack becomes ~166. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Metang is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Metang gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,156 - 1,229 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Metang's max CP?
A: 1,952 CP at Level 50, or 1,721 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Metang good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Metang be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Metang is available.
Q: What is Metang weak to?
A: Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Zen Headbutt + Psychic for optimal DPS.
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.