#0375 · Gen 3 · 420 BST
Metang
A Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: Clear Body.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/85/108/67/90/63
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/139/167/117/145/112
Abilities
Prevents other Pokémon's moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon's stats.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Metang
Metang is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 420. A Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Defense. Common ability: Clear Body.
Best stat: Defense (100 base)
Metang's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 75 base Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Clear Body
- Light Metal
How to use Metang competitively
Open the damage calculator with Metang selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Metang appears in the species dropdown. Drop Metang into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0375 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Steel / Psychic |
| Abilities | Clear Body, Light Metal |
| Base Stat Total | 420 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 75 / 100 / 55 / 80 / 50 |