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Metang Team Builder

Metang is a Gen 3 Steel / Psychic Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a wall, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Metang, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

SteelPsychicWallCoverageSupport

Metang at a glance

Generation

Gen 3

Types

Steel / Psychic

Roles

Wall, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

420

Species

Metang

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

14

Metang brings a Steel/Psychic typing and a 420 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ground hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Metang's weaknesses

FireGroundGhostDark

What Metang resists

NormalGrassIceFlyingPsychicRockDragonSteelFairy

Immune to

Poison

Where you can use Metang

Pokemon ShowdownEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Metang, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
  • 14 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Team pitfalls when building around Metang

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ground, and ghost.
  • Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.