Metang Guide - Pokémon Colosseum

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Metang (Lv. 39, Steel/Psychic)

Alright, so you've encountered Metang! This Steel/Psychic type is a pretty solid catch, especially at Level 39. Its dual typing gives it some interesting resistances and a few key weaknesses you'll want to keep in mind.

Where to Find Metang

Metang is a rare find, often appearing in specific, later-game areas. Keep your eyes peeled in places like the Snag Machine area or any high-level zones you've unlocked. It's worth the effort, though!

Battle Strategy

Metang's Steel/Psychic typing is a double-edged sword. It's resistant to Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, and Dragon types, which is a lot! It's also immune to Poison.

However, it's weak to Ground, Ghost, Fire, and Dark type attacks. If you've got a strong Pokémon with moves like Earthquake, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, or Crunch, you'll have a good advantage.

Metang hits hard with its STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) moves like Metal Claw and Psychic. Its Defense is usually quite high, so physical attackers might struggle to take it down quickly unless they have a type advantage.

Recommended Moves

When you snag your own Metang, aim for moves that cover its weaknesses or exploit the opponent's. Good options include:

Psychic: A powerful STAB move.
Metal Claw: Another STAB move, good for hitting Rock and Ice types.
Earthquake: Excellent coverage against Fire, Rock, Steel, and Poison types.
Shadow Ball: Hits Ghost and Psychic types super effectively.
Hyper Beam: A powerful, albeit risky, finishing move.

Team Synergy

Pair Metang with Pokémon that can handle its weaknesses. A Fire-type attacker can deal with opposing Steel or Grass types that Metang might struggle against, while a Dark-type can help against Psychic-types that resist Metang's own Psychic attacks. Just be careful not to overlap weaknesses too much!

Metang is a fantastic Pokémon to have on your team, offering a great mix of offense and defense. Good luck snagging one!