Melmetal Pokemon Guide

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Melmetal Pokemon Guide

Melmetal is a Mythical Steel-type Pokemon known for its massive body, Iron Fist ability, signature Double Iron Bash and evolution from Meltan. This guide covers Melmetal’s stats, best moves, ability, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, Gigantamax form and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Melmetal

Shiny Form

Shiny Melmetal

Gigantamax Form

Gigantamax Melmetal

Melmetal Description

Melmetal is the evolved form of Meltan and is known as the Hex Nut Pokemon. It is a Steel-type Mythical Pokemon with massive physical power, heavy weight and a signature move called Double Iron Bash.

Melmetal Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Melmetal, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.

Name

Melmetal

National Dex

#0809

Type

Steel

Species

Hex Nut Pokemon

Height

8’02” / 2.5 m

250 cm

Weight

1763.7 lbs / 800.0 kg

800 kg

Abilities

Iron Fist

Melmetal Stats

Melmetal has extremely high Attack and Defense, making it a powerful physical tank. Its low Speed means it often performs best with support, bulky play or formats where slow heavy hitters are valuable.

Melmetal Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Melmetal has a strong movepool with Steel, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Rock and punching options. These are some of Melmetal’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Melmetal All Moves

Melmetal can learn Steel, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Rock, Normal and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Melmetal’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
1	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
24	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
32	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	–	–
40	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
48	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
56	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
64	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
72	Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
80	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
88	Double Iron Bash	Steel	Physical	60	100
96	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Darkest Lariat	Dark	Physical	85	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
TM	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
Steel Roller	Steel	Physical	130	100

Melmetal Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Melmetal is a Steel-type Pokemon. This gives it many resistances and an immunity to Poison-type moves, but it is weak to Fire, Fighting and Ground-type attacks.

Type

Steel

Weaknesses

Fire, Fighting and Ground

Resistances

Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy

Immunity

Poison

Melmetal Abilities

Melmetal has one standard ability that boosts several of its physical coverage options and supports its role as a heavy physical attacker.

Melmetal Evolution

Melmetal evolves from Meltan through Pokemon GO using Meltan Candy, or through supported special methods in games that allow it. The full Melmetal evolution line is Meltan and Melmetal.

Stage 1

Meltan

Starting form

Stage 2

Melmetal

Evolves from Meltan through Pokemon GO using Meltan Candy or supported special methods

Where to Find Melmetal in Pokemon Games

Melmetal’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained by evolving Meltan in Pokemon GO and transferring it, or through special DLC and transfer methods in supported games.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Red	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Diamond	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Black	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon X	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Sun	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Moon	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Not available because Melmetal had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Transfer from Pokemon GO after evolving Meltan into Melmetal.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Transfer from Pokemon GO after evolving Meltan into Melmetal.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Sword	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available. Gigantamax Melmetal has been distributed through Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Shield	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available. Gigantamax Melmetal has been distributed through Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Available through the Dreams of Meltan side mission in the Mega Dimension DLC after progressing through Meltan content.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Melmetal
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Gigantamax Melmetal

Gigantamax Melmetal is Melmetal’s Gigantamax form. It keeps Melmetal’s Steel typing while gaining a towering form and access to Gigantamax-style battle presentation in compatible games.

Category

Hex Nut Pokemon

Type

Steel

Form

Gigantamax

Known For

G-Max Meltdown

Gigantamax Melmetal is one of Melmetal’s most important alternate forms and should remain included on Melmetal pages when covering modern Pokemon availability and form history.

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