Meltan Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Meltan in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Meltan
Meltan is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 71.500 DPS.
Meltan can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Meltan is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Poison, Bug, Dragon-type moves as Meltan resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Meltan is Mega Blaziken (71.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (70.833 DPS), and Blacephalon (66.000 DPS).
Catching Meltan: After defeating Meltan, the catch encounter will have a CP between 578 and 625 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 719-778 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Meltan from raids will have exactly 625 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Meltan?
The best counter for Meltan is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 71.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (70.833 DPS) and Blacephalon (66.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Meltan?
Meltan can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Meltan weak to?
Meltan is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Meltan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Meltan's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Meltan from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Meltan from raids will have 625 CP at level 20, or 778 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 578. If you see 625 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Meltan worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Meltan is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Meltan?
For the best moveset for Meltan itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Meltan stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Meltan without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Meltan can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (66.000 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (56.818 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Meltan in raids?
Weather boost information for Meltan is not currently available. Steel-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.