Meltan Pokemon Guide

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Meltan Pokemon Guide

Meltan is a Mythical Steel-type Pokemon known for its liquid metal body, hex nut head and unusual connection to Pokemon GO. This guide covers Meltan’s stats, best moves, ability, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Meltan

Shiny Form

Shiny Meltan

Meltan Description

Meltan is a Mythical Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Hex Nut Pokemon and can evolve into Melmetal through Pokemon GO mechanics or supported special methods.

Meltan Quick Facts

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

Name

Meltan

National Dex

#0808

Type

Steel

Species

Hex Nut Pokemon

Height

0’08” / 0.2 m

20 cm

Weight

17.6 lbs / 8.0 kg

8 kg

Abilities

Magnet Pull

Meltan Stats

Meltan has modest stats compared with fully evolved Pokemon, but its Steel typing gives it many resistances. It is usually valued for collection and evolution into Melmetal rather than high-level battling.

Meltan Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Meltan has a focused movepool with Steel, Electric and Normal options. These are some of Meltan’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Meltan All Moves

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

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Harden	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
8	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
16	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
24	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
32	Acid Armor	Poison	Status	–	–
40	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
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

Meltan Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Meltan 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

Meltan Abilities

Meltan has one standard ability that supports its Steel-type identity and can restrict certain opposing Pokemon from switching out.

Meltan Evolution

Meltan evolves into Melmetal through Pokemon GO using Meltan Candy, or through supported special methods in games that allow it. The full Meltan 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 Meltan in Pokemon Games

Meltan’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained through Pokemon GO, Pokemon HOME, special transfer methods or specific DLC content rather than standard wild encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

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

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Game	Where to Find Meltan
Pokemon Sword	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available.
Pokemon Shield	Transfer from Pokemon HOME when available.
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 Meltan
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.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

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

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