Melmetal FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats
TL;DR. Melmetal (#0809) is a steel-type Pokémon from Generation 7 (Alola). The Hex Nut Pokémon. Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
What type is Melmetal?
Melmetal is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Melmetal weak to?
Melmetal takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Melmetal resistant to?
Melmetal is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.
How does Melmetal evolve?
Melmetal evolves into Gigantamax Melmetal (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Melmetal from?
Melmetal was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0809.
What are Melmetal's base stats?
Melmetal has HP 135, Attack 143, Defense 143, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 65, and Speed 34. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Melmetal's abilities?
Melmetal can have the ability Iron Fist.
Is Melmetal legendary or mythical?
Yes. Melmetal is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.