Meltan is technically a pre-evolution of Melmetal, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Poison moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Hex Nut Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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 melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
Meltan Weakness
ExcellentMeltan is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Not a lot to pick from. Meltan gets Flash Cannon for same-type damage, and Normal and Electric coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Meltan is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Meltan is a Mythical Pokemon rated D-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Meltan evolves into Melmetal through a special method. Meltan is the base form of this evolutionary line.
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 leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Meltan can be found in Legends: Z-A, Sword & Shield, and Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee.
Meltan first appeared in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A