Melmetal

Overview of Melmetal

Melmetal is a mythical Pokémon of the Steel type, known by its English name Melmetal and its Japanese name メルメタル. It is the direct evolution of Meltan, a species originally introduced through Pokémon GO before being integrated into the main games.

Melmetal is distinguished by its massive body composed of nuts and molten metal, making it a highly resilient Pokémon built for physical combat. It is primarily used to absorb damage and respond with extremely powerful punch attacks. Its availability is still somewhat special, as it often depends on events or transfers from Pokémon GO.

Type, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Melmetal has the Steel type — a type renowned for its excellent resistances. Thanks to this typing, it handles physical and special attacks from many common types very well in battle.

• Main strengths - excellent Defense, very high HP, resistance to many types

• Notable weaknesses - Fighting type, Ground type, Fire type

Strategically, Melmetal is often used as a defensive wall capable of slowing down the opponent while applying constant pressure thanks to its high base power.

Base Stats and EVs

Melmetal's base stats are oriented toward bulk and raw power. It has a very high HP total combined with solid Defense, making it difficult to KO quickly.

• High HP for long-term staying power

• Very high Attack ideal for punch moves

• Low Speed requiring strategic anticipation

In terms of EVs, Melmetal is generally optimised with maximum investment in HP and Attack, or HP and Defense depending on the desired role. This allocation maximises its effectiveness in competitive battles and in raids.

Moves and Battle Usage

Melmetal is famous for its devastating punch attacks. Its signature move allows it to deal heavy damage while potentially triggering useful secondary effects in battle.

• Powerful physical attacks suited to the Steel type

• Coverage moves against Rock and Ice types

• Access to TM-learned moves to reinforce its versatility

In strategic battle, Melmetal is often placed at the lead or used as a defensive pivot. Its ability to absorb hits and punish the opponent makes it very effective in singles as well as in Doubles formats.

Melmetal in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Melmetal is a highly sought-after Pokémon for League battles and raids. It is obtained through the evolution of Meltan using specific Candy, which makes it relatively rare.

Its high maximum CP and its considerable HP make it an excellent choice for holding out against raid bosses, while its fast moves allow it to generate energy efficiently.

Pokémon Cards and Collection

Melmetal has several Pokémon cards highly appreciated by collectors and TCG players. These include Melmetal V and Melmetal VMAX versions, focused on power and endurance.

• Cards with high HP and high damage output

• Strong potential in Steel-type decks

• Strategic value and collection appeal

These cards reinforce Melmetal's image as a powerful and imposing Pokémon, as formidable in the card game as it is in battle in the video games.

Additional Information and Evolution

Melmetal does not evolve further and represents the final form of Meltan. Its considerable weight, its imposing stature, and its nut-based appearance all underline its role as a metallic colossus.

It is often chosen by players looking for a reliable Pokémon capable of absorbing hits and responding with impressive raw power, whether in competitive battle or for building a strategic collection.