Type matchups
Damage Meltan takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Steel type, Meltan has 3 weaknesses, 10 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 11 other Pokémon share the Steel typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 46
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 34
- Total
- 300
Meltan has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its Attack (65) and Sp. Atk (55) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 34 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 46 HP, 65 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Meltan's only ability is Magnet Pull.
How to beat Meltan
Meltan takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel moves. Heat Rotom hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel moves.
Evolution
Meltan is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Meltan → Melmetal) and evolves into Melmetal.
Best counters to Meltan
Other Steel Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Meltan weak to?
As a Steel type, Meltan takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground and Fire moves.
What is Meltan resistant to?
Meltan resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. It is immune to Poison.
What are the best counters to Meltan?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Volcanion and Heat Rotom, which hit Meltan with super-effective attacks.