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#0809 Melmetal

Melmetal artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Steel
Abilities
Iron FistMove power increase raised from 1.2× to 1.3×.
Hidden ability
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Capture
Gender
genderless
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 Attack
Melmetal’s base stats
HP135
Attack143
Defense143
Sp. Atk80
Sp. Def65
Speed34
Total600

Where to find it

No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Evolution

Evolves from Meltan at Lv 45.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Melmetal’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionThunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
1Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
1HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
1Tail WhipNormalStatus—10030The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015The user sticks out its head and charges. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
24Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself. Raises its Defense by 2 stages.
40Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
48Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
56ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
64DischargeElectricSpecial8010015A flare of electricity strikes all Pokémon in battle. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
72Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505The foe is punched with the user’s full, concentrated power. It has a 100% chance to confuse the foe.
80SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
88Double Iron BashSteelPhysical601005The user spins around its chest and strikes with its arms twice in a row. It may make the foe flinch.
96Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Melmetal can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010A wicked thunderbolt strikes the foe. It is more accurate in rain. 30% chance to paralyze the target.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysicalvar.1005The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM95Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
TM112Electric TerrainElectricStatus——10Creates Electric Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon cannot fall asleep, and Electric-type moves become stronger.
TM115High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510Attacks the target with tremendous force.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM123Body PressFightingPhysical8010010Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.

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