Melmetal (Japanese: メルメタル, Hepburn: Merumetaru) (MEL-metal^[1]) is a Steel-type Mythical Pokémon. It is the evolved form of Meltan, and can only be obtained through the GO Park in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. It has a Gigantamax form that is only obtainable via transferring Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Although it retains the same gold hex nut, red cable-like tail, and metallic silver liquid body of its pre-evolved form, Melmetal has a muscular build, in addition of having another gold hex nut for a neck or look like a mask, and black hex nuts on its chest, and each two hands, shoulders, elbows and feet respectively.

Behavior[]

Melmetal was thought to be revered by humans many years ago because of its ability to manipulate and create metal from nothingness. However this was not shown in any media so far.Melmetal was considered a sacred being that lived in a secluded area deep within a wooded land that was full of sedimentary rocks rich with magnetite. When Melmetal reaches the end of its life, it will rust and split itself into multiple Meltan from the small shards left behind. The process of evolution has hardened its body, making it incredibly sturdy. However, it is still in a liquid state and has some flexibility, particularly in its arms. The strength of the heavy hex nut arms comes from the centrifugal force, which allows Melmetal to have the strongest punch of all Pokémon. Melmetal is said to be created when one strong Meltan absorbs the group it lives with in order to evolve.

Natural abilities[]

The liquid part of its body is rather flexible, as shown when using its signature move, Double Iron Bash.

Evolution[]

In the games, Melmetal evolves from Meltan with 400 Meltan Candies. This evolution can only take place in Pokémon GO; in the main series games, Meltan cannot evolve into Melmetal.

In the anime, Melmetal evolves from Meltan by combing with its own species.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!	Transfer from Pokémon GO after evolving Meltan	None
Sword and Shield	Event Pokémon / Trade	None

Pokédex entries[]

Stats[]

Stats
HP	135
Attack	143
Defense	143
Sp. Atk	80
Sp. Def	65
Speed	34
Total	600

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

TM[]

By TR[]

Generation VIII
Machine	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
TR01	Body Slam		Special	90	100%	15
TR05	Ice Beam		Special	90	100%	15
TR08	Thunderbolt		Special	?	100%	10
TR09	Thunder		Special	?	100%	10
TR20	Substitute		Status	—	100%	10
TR26	Endure		Status	—	100%	10
TR27	Sleep Talk		Status	—	100%	10
TR39	Superpower		Physical	?	100%	20
TR46	Iron Defense		Status	—	—%	15
TR52	Gyro Ball		Physical	100	90%	5
TR70	Flash Cannon		Special	100	80%	10
TR74	Iron Head		Physical	130	90%	15
TR79	Heavy Slam		Physical	130	90%	10
TR93	Darkest Lariat		Physical	85	100%	10
TR94	High Horsepower		Physical	95	100%	10
TR99	Body Press		Physical	80	100%	10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Melmetal learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Anime[]

Ash's Meltan and its fellow hordes merged and evolved into a Melmetal during the final Alolan Pokémon League in Final Rivals!.

Trivia[]

• Melmetal is the heaviest Mythical Pokémon.
  • Melmetal, along with its pre-evolved form Meltan, is the only Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! to not be introduced in Generation I. Due to this, its Kanto Pokédex number (153) is not the same as its National Pokédex number (809).
• Melmetal and its pre-evolution, Meltan, are the only Mythical Pokémon to be part of an evolutionary line.
• Melmetal and its pre-evolution, Meltan, are the only Pokémon officially introduced in Generation VII that are not native to Alola, they were native to Kanto. This, however, creates a time paradox as it was only discovered after the Generation I games ended, but it was in the Kanto Pokédex.
• Melmetal was teased during the footage of Meltan in the wild, where its head, cry and shoulder were leaked.
• Melmetal is one of the two sole Pokémon from a respective Generation between Generation I and Generation VIII who can Gigantamax, another one being Garbodor.
• Melmetal is the only Mythical Pokémon to have a Gigantamax form.
  • Melmetal is also the only Generation VII Pokémon to have a Gigantamax form.
  • As such, Melmetal is also the only Gigantamax-capable Pokémon that can't get the Gigantamax Factor by eating Max Soup.
• The petroglyph in Turffield depicts a Gigantamax Melmetal, implying that Gigantamax Melmetal (or possibly Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon in general) played an important role in ancient Galarian religion.

Origin[]

Melmetal's head and hands are based on a hex nut. Its body is made up of liquid metal, similar to mercury. Its giant body structure, great power and status as a god-like being may reference the golem. Its liquid body, single eye, robotic nature, and ability to break into smaller units is similar to the various "Devil" bosses from the Mega Man series.

Its Gigantamax Form may be based on a giant or cyclops.

Etymology[]

Melmetal and its Japanese name, Merumetaru, come from "melt", "metal" and possibly "element" or "mercury."

Gallery[]

v · d · e List of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
Generation I	Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Mew[a]
Generation II	Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Celebi[a]
Generation III	Regirock Regice Registeel Latias Latios Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Jirachi[a] Deoxys[a]
Generation IV	Uxie Mesprit Azelf Dialga Palkia Heatran Regigigas Giratina Cresselia Phione[a] Manaphy[a] Darkrai[a] Shaymin[a] Arceus[a]
Generation V	Victini[a] Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo[a] Meloetta[a] Genesect[a]
Generation VI	Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde Diancie[a] Hoopa[a] Volcanion[a]
Generation VII	Type: Null Silvally Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Necrozma Magearna[a] Marshadow[a] Zeraora[a] Meltan[a] Melmetal[a]
Generation VIII	Zacian Zamazenta Eternatus Kubfu Urshifu Zarude[a] Regieleki Regidrago Glastrier Spectrier Calyrex Enamorus
Generation IX	Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Koraidon Miraidon Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Terapagos Pecharunt[a]
^ a: Mythical Pokémon

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Generation I	Venusaur Charizard Blastoise Butterfree Pikachu Meowth Machamp Gengar Kingler Lapras Eevee Snorlax
Generation V	Garbodor
Generation VII	Melmetal
Generation VIII	Rillaboom Cinderace Inteleon Corviknight Orbeetle Drednaw Coalossal Flapple Appletun Sandaconda Toxtricity Centiskorch Hatterene Grimmsnarl Alcremie Copperajah Duraludon Urshifu
See also	Mega Evolution
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#026–050 (#747–771)	Mareanie Toxapex Mudbray Mudsdale Dewpider Araquanid Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Salandit Salazzle Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Oranguru Passimian Wimpod Golisopod Sandygast Palossand Pyukumuku
#051–075 (#772–796)	Type: Null Silvally Minior Komala Turtonator Togedemaru Mimikyu Bruxish Drampa Dhelmise Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree
#076–088 (#797–809)	Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma Magearna Marshadow Poipole Naganadel Stakataka Blacephalon Zeraora Meltan Melmetal
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See also	Kanto Hoenn Sinnoh Unova Hisui Kalos Alola Galar Paldea
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