Pokemon GO: How to Beat Metang (Counters, Weakness, Beat Strategy)

When playing Pokémon Go, players can participate in a number of raids. These raids pit players against stronger Pokémon, with the goal of capturing them at the end. Metang, a particularly powerful Pokémon player, might be a problem. It will be found in three-star raids.

Players can complete a 3-star raid on their own, but they’ll need to be around trainer level 35 and have a strong team to completely defeat Metang. We recommend bringing a friend or two to help you defeat Metang if you’re under level 35. It doesn’t have a lot of flaws, but you can beat it with the right team.

What you need to know

TYPE: Steel and Psychic-type Pokémon.

WEAKNESS: Fire, Dark, Ghost, and Ground-type moves

RESISTANCE: Fairy, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Poison, Normal, Psychic, Rock, and Steel-type attacks.

Metagross, Metang’s evolved form, is a formidable opponent in the Master League thanks to its numerous resistances.

Top Counter Pokemons

Chandelure

• Ghost and Fire-type Pokémon.
• Can also damage Metang using Ghost-type attacks.
• Best Moveset
  • Incinerate – Fast Move
  • Shadow Ball and Flame Charge – Charged Moves

Houndoom

• Dark and Fire-type Pokémon
• You can choose to mega evolve Houndoom into Mega Houndoom, a more powerful raid opponent. During the battle, you’ll also give other trainers who are helping you defeat it an attack bonus.
• Best Moveset
  • Snarl – Fast Move
  • Crunch and Flamethrower – Charged Moves

Heatran

• Fire and Steel-type
• A legendary Pokémon
• Best Moveset
  • Spin – Fast Move
  • Flamethrower and Iron Head – Charged Moves

Other Pokemon Counters

To compete in a raid, you’ll need a total of six Pokémon. Fill each slot with a deserving Pokémon capable of defeating Metang. These are also good options to use during the raid in addition to the three we’ve already mentioned.

• Mega Charizard X or Y
• Reshiram
• Darkrai
• Moltres
• Entei
• Darmanitan
• Weavile
• Bisharp
• Garchomp
• Flareon
• Rhyperior
• Tyranitar
• Tylphosion