Melmetal Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Melmetal Pokédex brings together the essential information for Melmetal, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Melmetal is National Pokédex #809 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Steel-type Pokémon.

This Melmetal Pokédex covers Melmetal 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. At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.

Melmetal Pokédex overview

Melmetal has the Steel typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Hex Nut Pokémon. At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Melmetal Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Melmetal Pokédex type and weaknesses

Melmetal 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 Melmetal's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Melmetal and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Melmetal Pokédex stats

Melmetal has a base stat total of 600, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 143. In the Melmetal 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 Melmetal is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Melmetal Pokédex abilities

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

Melmetal Pokédex evolution

Melmetal evolves from 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.

Melmetal evolution family

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Melmetal Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Melmetal has 1 form shown on this Melmetal 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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Melmetal Pokédex moves

The Melmetal Pokédex lists 55 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.

Melmetal Pokédex entries

The Melmetal Pokédex entries below let you compare how Melmetal 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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