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Melmetal is a Steel-type Mythical Seventh Generation Pokémon introduced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. It is the evolved form of Meltan after being fed 400 Meltan Candy in Pokémon GO. It was officially revealed on October 24, 2018. Melmetal also had a Gigantamax form.
Physiology & Behavior[]
Melmetal is a large, silver Pokémon with a humanoid build that consists mostly of liquid metal. Many dark-gray hexagonal nuts are embedded in or attached to its body: one around each shoulder, one around the center of each arm, one in each hand, one in each foot, and a small light grey one in the center of its torso. A large, golden hexagonal nut encircles its neck and a smaller one acts as its head. Floating in its head is a small, dark gray sphere. It has a small red tail resembling an electrical wire.
Melmetal is a Pokémon that has come back to life after 3,000 years. In ancient times, it was worshiped for its ability to create metal from anything, which was used to create unique metal tools. According to Professor Willow, Melmetal was considered a sacred being that lived in a secluded area deep within a wooded land that was full of sedimentary rocks rich with magnetite. When Melmetal reaches the end of its life, it will rust and split itself into multiple Meltan from the small shards left behind. The process of evolution has hardened its body, making it incredibly sturdy. However, it is still in a liquid state and has some flexibility, particularly in its arms. The strength of the heavy hex nut arms comes from the centrifugal force, which allows Melmetal to have the strongest punch of all Pokémon. Melmetal is said to be created when one strong Meltan absorbs the group it lives with in order to evolve.
As Gigantamax Melmetal, it becomes a large cyclopean giant, told in legends. The dark-gray hexagonal nuts are now embedded as five fingers for its hands, two for the feet, two underneath the shoulder, and two connecting the shoulder to a large golden nut at the center of its chest. A silver hexagonal nut is located on its abdomen, and it has a large red tail resembling an electrical wire located behind it. The head is shaped like a knight's helmet with three red clouds surrounding it. Inside is a smaller golden hexagonal nut, with a glowing red and gray sphere floating in the center of it.
In its Gigantamax state, Melmetal can use its elastic and flexible body to land punches at foes while keeping its distance. By bringing the hex nuts on its fists together, it can create gigantic fists for an even bigger punch. Gigantamax Melmetal can release tremendous electric beams from its belly, capable of vaporizing opponents and even an entire hill. The electricity is generated by the flow of liquid metal stored in Gigantamax Melmetal's body.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon series[]
Pokémon spin-offs[]
In the anime[]
Origin[]
In-game Information[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan. |
| Pokémon Shield | Centrifugal force is behind the punches of Melmetal's heavy hex-nut arms. Melmetal is said to deliver the strongest punches of all Pokémon. |
Gigantamax Melmetal[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy. |
| Pokémon Shield | It can send electric beams streaking out from the hole in its belly. The beams' tremendous energy can vaporize an opponent in one shot. |
Game Locations[]
Melmetal is only obtained either by evolving Meltan in Pokémon GO or Special Events.
Evolution[]
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Form Change[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 135 |
| Attack | 143 |
| Defense | 143 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 |
| Sp. Defense | 65 |
| Speed | 34 |
| Total | 600 |
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Trivia[]
- It is the last Pokémon in the National Pokédex in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
- Melmetal is the only Mythical Pokémon to have a Gigantamax form, part of an evolutionary line and owned by Ash Ketchum.
- Melmetal is also the only Seventh Pokémon generation Pokémon to Gigantamax.