Meltan

Meltan is a Mythical Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,068 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt. It is boosted by Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Meltan Stats and Max CP

118 ATK

99 DEF

130 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1207 CP

Lvl 40

1068 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

762 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

610 CP

Lvl 15 Research

457 CP

Meltan's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#1142

Meltan Type Chart

Meltan takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Fire160.0%

Ground160.0%

Meltan takes reduced damage from:

Poison39.1%

Bug62.5%

Dragon62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Flying62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Normal62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Rock62.5%

Steel62.5%

Meltan best moveset

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Thunder Shock

Thunderbolt

Meltan's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt, with 5.57 DPS (damage per second) and 48.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

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Data table

1.	Thunder Shock	Thunderbolt	4.32	5.57	48.2
2.	Thunder Shock	Flash Cannon	3.97	5.11	44.2

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Fast Attacks

Thunder Shock470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Thunder Shock has no special effects.
See Thunder Shock details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Ground39.1%
Grass62.5%
Electric62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Thunderbolt has no special effects.
See Thunderbolt details page ↗
Flash Cannon1001002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 100
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Flash Cannon has no special effects.
See Flash Cannon details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.3s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	100
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	110
Energy	65

More information

The following chart shows Meltan's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Meltan's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Meltan has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Meltan CP Chart

Meltan reaches a maximum of 1,068 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 564–610 CP, rising to 705–762 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 423–457 CP.

Max CP	1068 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	423 CP - 457 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	564 CP - 610 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	564 CP - 610 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	705 CP - 762 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Meltan Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	15 CP	2	47 CP	3	79 CP
4	111 CP	5	144 CP	6	176 CP
7	208 CP	8	240 CP	9	273 CP
10	305 CP	11	335 CP	12	366 CP
13	396 CP	14	427 CP	15	457 CP
16	488 CP	17	518 CP	18	549 CP
19	579 CP	20	610 CP	21	640 CP
22	671 CP	23	701 CP	24	732 CP
25	762 CP	26	793 CP	27	823 CP
28	854 CP	29	884 CP	30	915 CP
31	930 CP	32	945 CP	33	961 CP
34	976 CP	35	991 CP	36	1006 CP
37	1022 CP	38	1037 CP	39	1052 CP
40	1068 CP	41	1081 CP	42	1095 CP
43	1108 CP	44	1122 CP	45	1136 CP
46	1150 CP	47	1164 CP	48	1178 CP
49	1193 CP	50	1207 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Meltan

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Meltan's Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Meltan.

Steel

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#808
Height	0.2 m
Weight	8 kg
Region	Generation 7
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Meltan	400 Candy	Melmetal

Meltan evolves into Melmetal which costs 400 Candy.

Meltan family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Meltan in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Meltan

Melmetal

Gigantamax Melmetal

Size information

Meltan's height ranges from 0.1 m to 0.35 m, with the average being 0.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.1 m	0.1 m	0.2 m	0.3 m	0.35 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Meltan in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.098 m	0.1 m
XXS	0′04″	0′04″
XS	0.1 m	0.2 m
XS	0′04″	0′08″
M	0.15 m	0.25 m
M	0′06″	0′10″
XL	0.25 m	0.3 m
XL	0′10″	0′12″
XXL	0.3 m	0.35 m
XXL	0′12″	1′02″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Meltan Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Meltan from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Meltan in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Meltan

Meltan high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Meltan. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Meltan Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
Sword	It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
Shield	They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Meltan in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Meltan in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.57 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.2.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Meltan’s strengths and weaknesses?

Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, and Poison-type moves.

What is Meltan’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Meltan’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,068 CP and 1,207 CP at Level 50.

Can Meltan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Meltan can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Meltan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Meltan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Meltan?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Meltan: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets