Metang

メタング · Métang

When two BELDUM fuse together, METANG is formed. The brains of the BELDUM are joined by a magnetic nervous system. By linking its brains magnetically, this POKéMON generates strong psychokinetic power.

Type: PsychicSteel
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Iron Claw Pokémon
Japanese: メタング
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 202.5 kg
Habitat: Rough-terrain
Color: Blue
Shape: Arms

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Metang.

#0374

Beldum

Stage 1

Base form

#0375

Metang

Stage 2

From Beldum

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Metagross

Stage 3

From Metang

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 060

/255
Attack 075

/255
Defense 100

/255
Sp. Atk 055

/255
Sp. Def 080

/255
Speed 050

/255

§ III

Best Metang cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 25 cards.

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§ IV

Metang through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 HN

Hisao Nakamura

Hisao Nakamura is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game artwork from 2003 to 2018. Their illustrations appear across the EX and E-Card eras, including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Deoxys, with a focus on clear character presentation and vibrant, playful color.

2 cards
EX era
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02 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
EX era → Black & White era
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03 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Base era → EX era
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04 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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05 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

1 card
EX era
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