Meltan FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats
TL;DR. Meltan (#0808) is a steel-type Pokémon from Generation 7 (Alola). The Hex Nut Pokémon. It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
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.