Pokemon Go Meltan
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Meltan

| Steel |
|---|
| Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
|---|---|---|
| Max CP | 1221 | |
| Attack | 118 | |
| Defense | 99 | |
| Stamina | 130 |
| Male - / | Female - |
| Flee Rate |
|---|
| -1% |
| Capture Rate |
|---|
| -1% |
| Rarity |
|---|
| Mythic |
| Buddy Candy Distance |
|---|
| 20 KM |
| Egg Hatch |
|---|
| N/A |
| Buddy Size |
|---|
| 19 |
| Pokedex Entry |
|---|
Pokemon GO Meltan Evolutions
Meltan is the unevolved form, It evolves into it's First Evolution using 400 Candy. .
Pokemon GO Meltan Moves
| Type | Quick Move | Power | Duration | Energy Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Thunder Shock | 5 | 600 | 8 |
| Type | Charge Move | Power | Duration | Energy Delta | Critical Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | Flash Cannon | 100 | 2700 | -100 | 0.05 |
| Electric | Thunderbolt | 80 | 2500 | -50 | 0.05 |
Moves highlighted in green deal more damage from Same Type Attack Bonus
What is Pokemon GO Meltan Weak Against
It's Weak to Fighting and, Ground and more Type Moves. However, it will take less damage from and is resistant to Bug, Dragon, Fairy and more Type Moves.
| Weak Against |
|---|
Fighting 1.4x |
Fire 1.4x |
Ground 1.4x |
| Strong Against |
|---|
Bug 0.71x |
Dragon 0.71x |
Fairy 0.71x |
Flying 0.71x |
Grass 0.71x |
Ice 0.71x |
Normal 0.71x |
Poison 0.71x |
Psychic 0.71x |
Rock 0.71x |
Steel 0.71x |
Super Effective Against (1.96x)
Effective Against (1.4x)
Not Very Effective Against (0.71x)
Very Ineffective Against (0.51x)
Where Do I find Meltan Spawn Locations?
You can find and catch it in spawn locations like Industrial Areas Locations.
Pokemon GO Meltan Spawn Locations

- Industrial Areas
Meltan Trade Cost
Friendship Levels and Stardust Trading Cost of New and already Caught Pokemon. We also included the Shiny Stardust Cost Amount.
| Friendship Cost Discount | Normal Pokemon | Shiny Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caught | New | Caught | New | |
| Good Friends 1 day | 100 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Great Friends 7 days | 80 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 800,000 |
| Ultra Friends 30 days | 8 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 80,000 |
| Best Friends 90 days | 4 | 800 | 800 | 40,000 |
Explore
Welcome to our Pokemon Go Meltan Guide, everything you need to know to get your hands on the new Mythical Pokemon. Below we will list all of the available information including stats, how to get and anything you might find useful,
Pokemon Go Meltan

| Meltan | Stats |
|---|---|
| Species | Hex Nut Pokemon |
| Type | Steel |
| Height |
0’08” |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs. |
Most of Pokemon Lets Go Meltan’s body is made from liquid metal, and its shape is very fluid. It can use its liquid arms and legs to corrode metal and absorb it into its own body.
Pokemon Lets Go Meltan generates electricity using the metal it absorbs from outside sources. It uses this electricity as an energy source and also as an attack that can be fired from its eye.
Meltan Evolution
Evolving Meltan into Melmetal will only happen in Pokemon GO at the cost of 400 Meltan Candies.


| Melmetal | Stats |
|---|---|
| Species | Hex Nut Pokemon |
| Type | Steel |
| Height |
8’02” |
| Weight | 1,763.7 lbs. |
This is the first time that Melmetal has been seen in 3,000 years! In ancient times, this Pokémon was worshiped for its power to create metal.



Pokemon Go Meltan Special Research
There are a couple of things we know about Pokemon Go Meltan Special Research, first being that a Mystery Box is essential to catching Meltan. At this point, you might be wondering how do I get a Mystery Box? We lucky for us it as simple as sending a pokemon from Pokemon Go into Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu! or Eevee! Edition.

How To Get Mystery Box In Pokemon GO and Complete Meltan Special Research are as follows:
- Send a Pokemon from Pokemon GO to Pokemon Lets Go.
- Send a Pokemon from Pokemon GO to a friends Nintendo Switch Pokemon Lets Go.
Pokemon Lets Go TO Pokemon GO Guide
This is the first exclusive pokemon both Lets Go and Pokemon GO players are most excited about. It appears you will need both games to obtain the New Mythical Pokemon, this page will be updated as more information becomes available.


It also appears that players will be able to enjoy this new ditto look alike in Let’s Go before transferring.

In Conclusion: It appears that if players want to get this new Mythical Pokemon they will need both Let’s Go and a Pokemon GO. As more information becomes available you can find it here.
Not sure who evolves from what? Have a look at our Evolution Chart.
Pokemon Lets Go Evolution Chart
You can view more Nintendo Switch Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee Guides HERE
