Meltan Best Moveset
AbilityMagnet Pull traps Steel-types, but Meltan's stats are too low to threaten anything it traps. Two generations at the bottom as a novelty. This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureRelaxed and physical Steel moves, though every other Steel-type handles the role better.
Untiered mythical in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Steel-type with 65 across every stat except 46 Sp. Def. Existed only for the Melmetal evolution.
Same bottom in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 65 Attack and 65 Speed with no signature move or ability worth mentioning. The Let's Go collectible.
Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Meltan Weakness
Meltan is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 10 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Meltan's physical bulk (base 65 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Meltan Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Meltan
Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (138-162%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 118-139%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meltan View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch7-9% Close Combat 2x138-162%KO Stone Edge19-22% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Meltan View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x118-139%KO Rapid Spin10-11% | ||
Evolution
Meltan is a mythical Steel type that evolves into Melmetal. Breeding won't work. Evolve the one you've got. Evolving adds up to 300 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Meltan
Base Stats
Attack and Defense carry most of Meltan's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
Meltan Guide
Meltan is a Mythical Pokemon rated D-Tier. At 300 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced.
Meltan's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Golem (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 34 Speed, Meltan won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Meltan. It prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. It's Meltan's only ability.
Base 34 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Meltan is a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
The core moveset is Toxic, Tailwhip, Gyroball, and Protect. Toxic leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Meltan first appeared in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves