Melmetal (#0809) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP135195–242380–474

Atk143133–214261–423

Def143133–214261–423

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe3435–9465–183

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 34). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+94Max86No SP54Min48Scarf141Tailwind188

At max Speed, Melmetal outspeeds 7 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Iron Fist
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

National DexOU

4.74% of teams · rank #40 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Punching Glove
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD

Double Iron Bash
Thunder Punch
Ice Punch
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.86%
Rated 1500+4.59%
Rated 1630+4.74%
Rated 1760+7.44%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.74%

Moves

Double Iron Bash100%
Thunder Punch77.7%
Ice Punch71.5%
Earthquake60.7%
Thunder Wave30.2%
Superpower19.9%
Toxic11.5%
Protect10.8%
Body Press2.7%
Brick Break2.6%

Items

Punching Glove36.9%
Assault Vest28%
Choice Band15.7%
Leftovers14%
Protective Pads3.4%
Life Orb0.8%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD16.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 144 SpD / 112 Spe13.4%
Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD9%
Adamant 220 HP / 96 Atk / 180 SpD / 12 Spe7.1%
Adamant 72 HP / 172 Atk / 252 SpD / 12 Spe6.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0808MeltanSteel
1. Feed 400 Meltan Candy#0809MelmetalSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoThunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

24Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

32Acid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

40Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

48Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

56ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

64DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

72Dynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

80SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

88Double Iron BashHits twice in one turn.SteelPhys60100%5

96Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 36

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM90Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR05Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR79Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TR93Darkest LariatIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.DarkPhys85100%10

TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 2

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Hex Nut Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Let’s Go Kanto#153Hyperspace#124

Centrifugal force is behind the punches of Melmetal’s heavy hex-nut arms. Melmetal is said to deliver the strongest punches of all Pokémon.
Shield
At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
Sword
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
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