Meltan #0808
The data on this page are from Sword and Shield, the most recent appearance of Meltan. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Steel |
| Abilities | Magnet Pull |
| Classification | The Hex Nut Pokémon |
| National ID | #0808 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 46 | 106—153 | |||
| Attack | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Defense | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Sp. Attack | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Defense | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Speed | 34 | 35—77 | 39—86 | 42—94 | |
| Total | 300 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 120 |
| Egg Steps | 30720 - Generations II, III, and VII 30600 - Generations IV 30840 - Generations V and VI 30600 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 15360 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 0.2 m (0'8") |
| Weight | 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 150 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 0 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Meltan via level-up in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 8 | Tail Whip | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 16 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 24 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| 32 | Acid Armor | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 40 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Meltan as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Beam | 140 | 95 | Steel | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Meltan via TM in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM008 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM014 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM046 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM052 | Gyro Ball | 1 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM070 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
How to Obtain
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite