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Melmetal

MelmetalSteel
  • snow
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Melmetal is a Mythical Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,599 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Thunder Shock / Double Iron Bash. It is boosted by Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Melmetal Stats and Max CP

226 ATK
190 DEF
264 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4069 CP
Lvl 40
3599 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2571 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2056 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1542 CP

Melmetal's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Melmetal PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The Mythical Melmetal is into bulk more than offense, sporting high HP and decent ATK. However, it's immediately limited in usage by the fact that it doesn't learn any of the Steel-type Fast Moves in Pokémon GO. As such, it is stuck with Thunder Shock and its signature Double Iron Bash.

In this predicament, Melmetal dishes out even lower DPS than regular Dialga in Raids. For further context, even the non-Legendary Tinkaton inflicts higher damage than Melmetal in Raid battles, and the pink Fairy can also potentially learn Steel-type Fast Moves in the future, making the gap between them larger.

There are way stronger options in the Steel meta, so you're better off investing in those, especially when Melmetal has already reached its utmost potential in Pokémon GO.

Melmetal enjoys the unique distinction (along with Meltan) of being the only Mythical to be eligible in Gyms. In this environment, it's actually quite good, thanks to its impressive bulk and 11 resistances.

Melmetal PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Melmetal was once a signature PvP Pokémon, renowned for viability across all three Leagues. But over the ages, its usage has taken a nosedive, and Melmetal is now mostly a troublemaker for the opposition that often torments, but not necessarily beats them.

With the Double Iron Bash and Superpower moveset duo, Melmetal's natural bulk, and numerous resistances, it takes out Pokémon it has advantage over, either via super-effective coverage (mainly Fairy, Ice, Rock, Normal, and Dark, including Azumarill) or through resistance (Cresselia, Furret, Lickilicky, and Shadow Drapion).

However, if you take the classic moveset of Rock Slide and Superpower, the very moves that made Melmetal famous, it also nails Flyers such as Talonflame. This also helps Melmetal claim Bug types like Charjabug and regular Forretress.

🟡 Ultra League

Regardless of the moveset you go with, no matter what the combination is among Double Iron Bash, Superpower, and Rock Slide, Melmetal is quite disruptive in the Ultra League, and almost as good as its former self. The coverage it gets with a wide variety of moves, the spam from a bulky behemoth, and its many resistances help shape a Pokémon that puts immense pressure on the opponent even in unfavorable matchups.

The best part is that Melmetal performs well in any role, and in any shield situation. While not top-tier, Melmetal is undoubtedly a menace in the Ultra League format.

🟣 Master League

To be honest, the biggest lost legacy for Melmetal is the Master League. What was once a common sight among top players and a staple even for those trying to climb Ranks, Melmetal is now one of the less impressive Steel types in this meta. A classic example is Metagross, who received new and better Fast Moves, or Excadrill with buffed Mud-Slap. Even more so, the addition of Dusk Mane Necrozma, the Crowned duo of Zacian and Zamazenta, and the dominance of Dialga have forced other Steel Pokémon to step up their game.

So Melmetal hasn't necessarily got worse in the course of time, the Master League just received stronger monsters or upgraded the oldies.

All this doesn't imply that Melmetal is unviable. It can still be instrumental in helping players win matches or change the course of a match, but it's simply no longer as good as it once was.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#295
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#8
SteelSteel-type
#18
Great LeagueGreat League
#1
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#5
Master LeagueMaster League
#29

Melmetal Type Chart

Melmetal takes increased damage from:Melmetal takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Melmetal takes reduced damage from:Melmetal takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Melmetal best moveset

Moves

Thunder Shock + Double Iron Bash

Steel
ElectricThunder Shock
SteelDouble Iron Bash
Melmetal's best Steel-type moveset is Thunder Shock / Double Iron Bash, with 15.20 DPS and 457.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Melmetal ranks #18 (B Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.ElectricThunder ShockSteelDouble Iron Bash14.0815.20457.2
2.ElectricThunder ShockFightingDynamic Punch11.0411.93358.9
3.ElectricThunder ShockElectricThunderbolt10.5611.41343.2
4.ElectricThunder ShockNormalHyper Beam10.5611.41343.2
5.ElectricThunder ShockSteelFlash Cannon10.5211.37342.0
6.ElectricThunder ShockFightingSuperpower10.1510.97330.0
7.ElectricThunder ShockRockRock Slide10.0710.89327.4
1–7 of 7

Fast Attacks

  • ElectricThunder Shock470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

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

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunderbolt80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Thunderbolt has no special effects.
    See Thunderbolt details page ↗
  • FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
    See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
  • FightingSuperpower85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Superpower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Superpower has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
    See Superpower details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
  • SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Flash Cannon has no special effects.
    See Flash Cannon details page ↗
  • SteelDouble Iron Bash *70332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Double Iron Bash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy35

    Effects
    Double Iron Bash has no special effects.
    See Double Iron Bash details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Melmetal's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Melmetal'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 Melmetal has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Melmetal CP Chart

CP Chart

Melmetal reaches a maximum of 3,599 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,971–2,056 CP, rising to 2,464–2,571 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,478–1,542 CP.

Max CPMax CP3599 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1478 CP - 1542 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1971 CP - 2056 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1971 CP - 2056 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2464 CP - 2571 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
150 CP2159 CP3268 CP
4376 CP5485 CP6594 CP
7702 CP8811 CP9920 CP
101028 CP111131 CP121234 CP
131337 CP141440 CP151542 CP
161645 CP171748 CP181851 CP
191954 CP202056 CP212159 CP
222262 CP232365 CP242468 CP
252571 CP262674 CP272777 CP
282880 CP292982 CP303085 CP
313137 CP323188 CP333239 CP
343291 CP353342 CP363394 CP
373445 CP383497 CP393548 CP
403599 CP413645 CP423691 CP
433737 CP443784 CP453831 CP
463878 CP473925 CP483973 CP
494021 CP504069 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#809
Height2.5 m
Weight800 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MeltanMeltan
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
MelmetalMelmetal
  • Meltan evolves into Melmetal which costs 400 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Melmetal

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

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Melmetal Candy296 Melmetal Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Melmetal Candy10 Melmetal Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Melmetal Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Melmetal Candy-

Melmetal Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Melmetal 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 Melmetal in Pokémon GO.

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Melmetal family

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

MeltanMeltan
MelmetalMelmetal
Gigantamax Melmetal (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Melmetal

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MelmetalMelmetalMelmetalScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMelmetalMelmetal
1.23 m1.25 m2.5 m3.75 m3.88 m

Melmetal's height ranges from 1.23 m to 3.88 m, with the average being 2.5 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.

Size bounds

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

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.225 m1.25 m
4′00″4′01″
XS1.25 m2.5 m
4′01″8′02″
M1.875 m3.125 m
6′02″10′03″
XL3.125 m3.75 m
10′03″12′04″
XXL3.75 m3.875 m
12′04″12′09″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Melmetal

Melmetal high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Melmetal. 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

Melmetal Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Melmetal Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
SwordAt the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
ShieldCentrifugal force is behind the punches of Melmetal’s heavy hex-nut arms. Melmetal is said to deliver the strongest punches of all Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Melmetal’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Steel-type Pokémon, Melmetal is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Melmetal in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Melmetal in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Double Iron Bash. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.2 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 457.226.

How does Melmetal perform in Raids?

Melmetal is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Melmetal rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Melmetal is a B-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #18 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Melmetal?

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

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

Melmetal’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3599 CP and 4069 CP at Level 50.

Can Melmetal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Melmetal can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Melmetal Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Melmetal cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.