Metang is an extremely useful Pokemon in Pokemon GO. On its own, this Steel/Psychic type has great stats for a second evolution Pokemon. It only helps that Metang evolves into Metagross, one of the most powerful Pokemon in Pokemon GO and the series as a whole, with 100 candies. Metagross is a great gym attacker, fantastic gym defender, and raid Pokemon.
Metang is not often overlooked, and is sought after in most entries in the Pokemon series in which it appears. In Pokemon GO, Metang is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. However, it has many resistances to make up for it, which include Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, and Steel-type moves. For players looking to get the most out of Metang, these are its best movesets.
All Moves For Metang In Pokemon GO
Metang has a great assortment of moves to choose from, with some heavy-hitting charged attacks that can be used to great effect, especially when the STAB attack bonus is taken advantage of. Players can choose from the following when building Metang:
Move Type | Move Name | Type | Damage | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Attack | Metal Claw* | Steel | 8 | 13.7 | 10 |
Quick Attack | Zen Headbutt* | Psychic | 12 | 13.1 | 9.1 |
Charged Attack | Psyshock* | Psychic | 65 | 28.9 | -12.2 |
Charged Attack | Psychic* | Psychic | 90 | 38.6 | -17.9 |
Charged Attack | Gyro Ball* | Steel | 80 | 29.1 | -15.2 |
Charged Attack | Frustration (Shadow) | Normal | 10 | 5 | -16.5 |
Charged Attack | Return (Purified) | Normal | 35 | 50 | -47.1 |
*Moves that will benefit from STAB attack bonus.
Best DPS Moves For Metang In Pokemon GO
In Pokemon GO, Metang has a base attack stat of 138, which is great for a second evolution Pokemon. While its evolution, Metagross, is well-known for its attack power, Metang is still useful before evolving. Its attack stat mixed with its great DPS moves make it useful in gym battles, raid, and PvP matches.
The following moveset takes the greatest advantage of Metang's assets when it comes to offense:
Move Type | Move Name | Type | Damage | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Move | Metal Claw* | Steel | 8 | 13.7 | 10 |
Charged Move | Psychic* | Psychic | 90 | 38.6 | -17.9 |
*Moves that will benefit from STAB attack bonus.
Best Defense Moves For Metang In Pokemon GO
In Pokemon GO, Metang has a base Defense stat of 176, which is fantastic for a second evolution Pokemon. When Metang evolves into Metagross, its defense stat becomes top-tier, but Metang is still a very viable defensive choice in Pokemon GO.
When aiming for defense, the following moveset is the best choice for Metang:
Move Type | Move Name | Type | Damage | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Move | Zen Headbutt* | Psychic | 12 | 13.1 | 9.1 |
Charged Move | Psychic* | Psychic | 90 | 38.6 | -17.9 |
*Moves that will benefit from STAB attack bonus.
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