Meltan Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Meltan Pokédex brings together the essential information for Meltan, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Meltan is National Pokédex #808 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Steel-type Pokémon.

This Meltan Pokédex covers Meltan across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.

Meltan Pokédex overview

Meltan has the Steel typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Hex Nut Pokémon. It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Meltan Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Meltan Pokédex type and weaknesses

Meltan is weak to Fire, Fighting and Ground. It resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Poison. These matchups come from Meltan's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Meltan and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Meltan Pokédex stats

Meltan has a base stat total of 300, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 65. In the Meltan Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Meltan is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Meltan Pokédex abilities

Meltan can have Magnet Pull. Abilities can significantly change how Meltan functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Meltan Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Meltan. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Meltan evolution family

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Meltan Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Meltan has 1 form shown on this Meltan Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

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Meltan Pokédex moves

The Meltan Pokédex lists 23 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Meltan Pokédex entries

The Meltan Pokédex entries below let you compare how Meltan has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

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