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Metang Weakness – Pokémon Go Raid Boss Guide

What is the best way to counter this metal Pokémon?

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.

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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

Reshiram

Best Quick Attack:

Fire Fang

Best Charged Attack:

Overheat

Chandelure

Best Quick Attack:

Fire Spin

Best Charged Attack:

Shadow Ball

Darmanitan

Best Quick Attack:

Fire Fang

Best Charged Attack:

Overheat

Gengar

Best Quick Attack:

Lick

Best Charged Attack:

Shadow Ball

Darkrai

Best Quick Attack:

Snarl

Best Charged Attack:

Shadow Ball

Blaziken

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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