Metang is a powerful Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Right now, players are able to face off against this Pokémon in raid battles, with the chance to catch a high-IV Pokémon.
Raid Guide
Metang is the pre-evolution of the powerful Metagross. It is a Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon, which means it is vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Ground, Dark, Bug, and Ghost-type attacks.
Metang's Moveset
Quick Attacks:
- Metal Claw (Steel-type move)
- Zen Headbutt (Psychic-type move)
Charged Attacks:
- Psyshock (Psychic-type move)
- Psychic (Psychic-type move)
- Gyro Ball (Steel-type move)
- Frustration (Normal-type move) *Shadow move
- Return (Normal-type move) *Purified move
Related: Pokémon GO Mega Aerodactyl Raid Guide: Best Counters and Weaknesses
Best counters to use
Best Quick Attack:
Fire Fang
Best Charged Attack:
Overheat
Best Quick Attack:
Fire Spin
Best Charged Attack:
Shadow Ball
Best Quick Attack:
Fire Fang
Best Charged Attack:
Overheat
Best Quick Attack:
Lick
Best Charged Attack:
Shadow Ball
Best Quick Attack:
Snarl
Best Charged Attack:
Shadow Ball
Best Quick Attack:
Fire Spin
Best Charged Attack:
Blast Burn
If players don't have access to any of these recommended Pokémon, it is best to go with any that have Fire, Fighting, Ground, Dark, Bug, or Ghost-type attacks.
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