Metang

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Metang
Image:Metang_375.png
National Pokédex
Beldum - Metang (#375) - Metagross
Hoenn Pokédex
Beldum - Metang (#191) - Metagross
Japanese name Metang
Evolves from Beldum
Evolves into Metagross
Generation Third
Species Iron Claw Pokémon
Type Steel / Psychic
Height 3 ft 11 in (1.2 m)
Weight 446.0 lb (202.5 kg)
Ability Clear Body

Metang (メタング Metangu?) is a fictional species of Pokémon, originally introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Metang is notable as the pre-evolved form of one of the most powerful non-Legendary Pokémon, Metagross, as well as one of the signature Pokémon of Steven, the reigning Hoenn Pokémon League champion.

Its name is a portmanteau of metal and tang, a sharp point or prong, referring to its sharp metal claws. Also, though it might be a coincidence, Metang's name is actually an anagram of magnet, which fits very well with its characteristics as described below.

Another possibility is the name comes from metal and Angstrom.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Metang (and its preceding and following forms, Beldum and Metagross) is much like Magnemite and Magneton, as it is an inorganic, magnetic Pokémon that fuses with other like Pokémon to evolve.

Unlike Magnemite and Magneton, its magnetic abilities manifest as telekinesis rather than control over electricity, and Metang have considerable telekinetic power to complement its brute strength. Much like its pre-evolution form, Beldum, its telekinetic power allows it to hover a short distance above the ground, as well as fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. (To do this, it tucks its limbs to its sides, striking a more aerodynamic profile.)

Metang doesn't rely entirely on its magnetic telekinesis, however, as it already has a portion of the durability and strength of Metagross. Its metal carapace is tough enough to survive even cataclysmic explosions (one Pokédex entry describes it as "so tough, even a crash with a jet plane won't cause a scratch"), and its claws can rip through tempered steel.

This Pokémon is formed very much like Magneton; two Beldum merge to form a Metang. It evolves into Metagross in much the same way, as two Metang merge to form a Metagross. This merger is more than a physical one; both Beldums' brains in a Metang are linked by a network of magnetic impulses, making Metang quite intelligent and a powerful telekinetic.

Metang live in caves that are found in cliffs.

[edit] In the video games

A recurring theme in certain evolutionary chains in Pokémon is the extremely-powerful, near-legendary Pokémon that evolve from a very humble basic form, but only at a high level. (Some other examples are Dratini through Dragonite, Larvitar through Tyranitar, and Bagon through Salamence.) Like Dragonair, Pupitar, and Shelgon, Metang is the usable but not overwhelming middle form. It doesn't have the limitations of Beldum, but it doesn't yet have the very high statistics of Metagross.

In Pokémon Emerald, Steven has a Metang when he and the player team up to battle Maxie, the head of Team Magma.

Players can only obtain Metang by finding the only Beldum in Pokémon Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald and evolve it at Level 20. Metang was going to be a shadow Pokémon in Pokémon XD but was removed. It was only available in the game demo, and after the player finishes the demo, a special Metang with Refresh is available for download.

Despite the unusual fusion evolution described in flavor text and depicted in anime and manga, Metang, like Magneton, Dugtrio, Slowbro, and Weezing other Pokémon who evolve by fusion with other like or unlike Pokémon, evolves normally by reaching a high enough level (Metang Evolves at level 45) in the video games.

[edit] In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Steven has a Metang, along with his particularly powerful Metagross.

Also, it is the trademark Pokemon of the Rest of the Hoenn Pokemon Elite 4

[edit] In the card game

Metang is on five Pokémon cards:

  • EX Hidden Legends (Steel-type, rare)
  • EX Hidden Legends (Psychic-type, uncommon)
  • EX Hidden Legends (Steel-type, uncommon)
  • EX Deoxys (Psychic-type, uncommon)
  • EX Delta Species (Lightning-type, uncommon)

[edit] In the anime

It should be noted that Ash's friend Morrison has a Beldum which evolves but does not fuse with another Beldum.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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