Great League PvP guide
Metang Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Metang is a Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #150. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Psyshock and Gyro Ball.
Great League
#150
Viable pick
Type
Steel/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,946
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT METANG
Is Metang Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metang is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #150.
Metang can evolve into Metagross, which is one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #4, and is also ranked #338 in Ultra League.
Metang PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #150 | 84.3 | Fury Cutter, Psyshock, Gyro Ball |
| Ultra League | #717 | 62.0 | Fury Cutter, Psyshock, Gyro Ball |
Best Moveset for Metang in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Metang is Fury Cutter with Psyshock and Gyro Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Metang in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Metang PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Psyshock
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Gyro Ball
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Metang Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Metang wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Metang Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Metang's Steel/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- psychic0.391×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Metang in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Metang in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Metang's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
52% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Resisted
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
Ratings are shown from Metang's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Metang.
Best Teammates for Metang in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Metang should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Metang's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Metang
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 38 | 2,088,886 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 1,500 | 38 | 2,084,030 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 1,500 | 37.5 | 2,083,703 | |
| #4 | 0/11/14 | 1,499 | 38.5 | 2,081,972 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 1,493 | 37.5 | 2,079,600 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 1,940 | 50 | 2,930,096 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 1,946 | 50 | 2,930,096 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 1,935 | 50 | 2,914,755 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 1,941 | 50 | 2,914,755 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 1,928 | 50 | 2,910,945 |
Metang Stats in Pokémon GO
Metang's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Metang 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 107.5
- Defense
- 147.2
- HP
- 132
Ultra League
Metang 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,940
- Attack
- 128.6
- Defense
- 160.5
- HP
- 142
Metang Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Metang in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Steel / Psychic typing · Also runs Psyshock · Ultra League #151
Same Steel / Psychic typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #61
Same Steel / Psychic typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #27
Shares Steel typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #117
Same Steel / Psychic typing
Same Steel / Psychic typing
More PoGoCoach tools
Metang Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Metang in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metang's recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Psyshock and Gyro Ball.
Is Metang good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Metang is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #150.
What counters Metang in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Melmetal and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Metang in Great League.
What is Metang weak to in Pokémon GO?
Metang is weak to Dark (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).