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No. 0808 · Generation VII · Alola

Meltan

The Hex Nut Pokémon

TL;DR. Meltan is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 300. It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.

Steel

It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.

Height0.2 m

Weight8.0 kg

AbilitiesMagnet Pull

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 46

Attack 65

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 35

Speed 34

Total300

300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Steel-types.

65 base Attack, Meltan's strongest stat, ranking 52nd of 65 Steel-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Meltan in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Meltan reaches 1,068 CP at level 40 and 1,221 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack118

GO Defense99

GO Stamina130

Max CP (L40)1,068

Max CP (L50)1,207

Best buddy (L51)1,221

Raid catch CP 564–610 (L20). Weather boosted 705–762 (L25).

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Competitive

Meltan in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Meltan across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1106 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1106 46.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Meltan.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Meltan, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Meltan?

Meltan is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Meltan weak to?

Meltan takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Meltan resistant to?

Meltan is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.

Does Meltan evolve?

Meltan does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Meltan from?

Meltan was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0808.

What are Meltan's base stats?

Meltan has HP 46, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 35, and Speed 34. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Meltan's abilities?

Meltan can have the ability Magnet Pull.

Is Meltan legendary or mythical?

Yes. Meltan is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Meltan's best stat?

Meltan's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 52nd of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.

Is Meltan good?

Meltan has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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