

Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meltan.Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meltan.

Type effectiveness Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:


Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy. This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel. This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Game data Pokédex entries This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. Meltan is one of the smallest Pokémon, tying with Alolan Diglett and Klefki as the shortest Steel-type. The anime has also shown that Meltan can be tamed if fed metal-like treats, and it can multiply in numbers overtime. This head-spinning can also be used as a sign of affection. When provoked, it will spin its head, creating a sound that calls others of its own kind. Meltan is known to live in groups, until the day comes where one strong Meltan absorbs the group to evolve into Melmetal.Īs seen in the anime, the hexagonal nut on its body can be removed. Professor Willow also states that Meltan is said to be created from small shards when a Melmetal rusts and splits apart. According to Professor Willow, Meltan has been described in ancient texts found in the same place as the Mystery Box, a mysterious item that attracts Meltan to its location when opened. It can generate electricity using the metal it absorbs, and then fire it from its eye. Meltan's body can corrode metal, which it then absorbs. According to official concept arts, Meltan's liquid body is made of gallium, and it can cry gallium tears. It has a red tail that resembles an electrical wire with two tiny protrusions at the end. Its head is hard and resembles a golden hexagonal nut, with a small black sphere floating inside. Meltan is a small Pokémon with a silvery body of liquid metal. Its appearance was first teased during the September Pokémon GO Community Day on September 22, 2018, and it was officially revealed on September 25, 2018. In Pokémon GO, it evolves into Melmetal by using 400 Meltan Candy. Meltan ( Japanese: メルタン Meltan) is a Steel-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VII in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
