Meltan Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Meltan
Hex Nut Pokémon
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
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 at a glance
- Type
- STEEL
- Weak to
- FIRE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 65
- Abilities
- Magnet Pull
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
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 quick facts
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Weight
- 8.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation VII
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 3
- Base happiness
- 0
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 type effectiveness
Damage taken when Meltan is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Based on Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
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 abilities
Magnet Pull
Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
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
Meltan evolution requirements
Meltan does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.
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.


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 move explorer
23 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| 1 | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | ELECTRIC | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 8 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 18 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Level Up |
| 32 | Acid Armor | POISON | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 40 | Flash Cannon | STEEL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Flash Cannon | STEEL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Gyro Ball | STEEL | Physical | — | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Steel Beam | STEEL | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
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.
Meltan Pokédex entries
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.
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