Meltan
Steel-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Melmetal for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Thunder Shock Flash Cannon
Same-type attack bonus on Flash Cannon. Flash Cannon costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Meltan takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 347
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 610 CP
Meltan moves
1 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock Best | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon Best STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Thunder Shock (8 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Meltan is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Meltan
How to get Meltan
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 923 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 999 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 578 | 625 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 719 | 778 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 578 | 625 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 437 | 473 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 578 | 625 |
Is Meltan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Meltan has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (99 Defense / 130 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 47 |
| Lv 3 | 79 |
| Lv 4 | 111 |
| Lv 5 | 144 |
| Lv 6 | 176 |
| Lv 7 | 208 |
| Lv 8 | 240 |
| Lv 9 | 273 |
| Lv 10 | 305 |
| Lv 11 | 335 |
| Lv 12 | 366 |
| Lv 13 | 396 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 427 |
| Lv 15 | 457 |
| Lv 16 | 488 |
| Lv 17 | 518 |
| Lv 18 | 549 |
| Lv 19 | 579 |
| Lv 20 | 610 |
| Lv 21 | 640 |
| Lv 22 | 671 |
| Lv 23 | 701 |
| Lv 24 | 732 |
| Lv 25 | 762 |
| Lv 26 | 793 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 823 |
| Lv 28 | 854 |
| Lv 29 | 884 |
| Lv 30 | 915 |
| Lv 31 | 930 |
| Lv 32 | 945 |
| Lv 33 | 961 |
| Lv 34 | 976 |
| Lv 35 | 991 |
| Lv 36 | 1,006 |
| Lv 37 | 1,022 |
| Lv 38 | 1,037 |
| Lv 39 | 1,052 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,068 |
| Lv 41 | 1,081 |
| Lv 42 | 1,095 |
| Lv 43 | 1,108 |
| Lv 44 | 1,122 |
| Lv 45 | 1,136 |
| Lv 46 | 1,150 |
| Lv 47 | 1,164 |
| Lv 48 | 1,178 |
| Lv 49 | 1,193 |
| Lv 50 | 1,207 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0808
- Height
- 0.20 m
- Weight
- 8.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0808_POKEMON_MELTAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Meltan in Pokemon GO?
Meltan's best moveset is Thunder Shock (fast) with Flash Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Meltan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Meltan takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Meltan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Meltan reaches 1,207 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,068 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Meltan?
A perfect 15/15/15 Meltan shows 610 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 762 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Meltan in Pokemon GO?
Meltan spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Meltan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Meltan depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.