Meltan Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,207, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Meltan in Pokemon GO?

Meltan's best moveset is Thunder Shock with Flash Cannon. Only the charged move can be rerolled (2 options); Thunder Shock is its one fast move.

Q: What is Meltan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Meltan reaches 1,207 CP at level 50 and 1,068 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Meltan?

A 15/15/15 Meltan shows 610 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 762 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 457 CP.

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

Weak to

Fighting1.6× Fire1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 118

Defense 99

Stamina 130

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).

Evolution

Meltan 400 Candy

Melmetal

Family

Meltan This page

Melmetal

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Meltan is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Meltan

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 71.5DPS 2,037TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 70.8DPS 1,892TDO 3

Blacephalon Incinerate491 66.0DPS 1,237TDO 4

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 65.1DPS 2,276TDO 5

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 64.9DPS 3,382TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 63.1DPS 1,319TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Meltan

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

Meltan in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Into the Wild	9 Nov 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Meltan good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Meltan has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Flash Cannon. Only the charged move can be rerolled (2 options); Thunder Shock is its one fast move.

What are Meltan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Meltan takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground. It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel. Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Meltan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Meltan reaches 1,207 CP at level 50 and 1,068 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Meltan?

A 15/15/15 Meltan shows 610 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 762 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 457 CP.

How do you get Meltan in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Into the Wild (November 2026).

Can Meltan be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Meltan is in the game. It could be shiny in Into the Wild (November 2026).

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