#0809 · Gen 7 · 600 BST
Melmetal
A pseudo-legendary Steel-type introduced in Generation 7 with an exceptional 143 base Attack. Base Stat Total: 600. Combines bulk with offensive power. Common ability: Iron Fist.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
210/146/146/90/76/48
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
242/214/214/145/128/94
Abilities
Powers up punching moves.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Melmetal
Melmetal is a Steel/None-type Pokémon from Generation 7 with a Base Stat Total of 600. A pseudo-legendary Steel-type introduced in Generation 7 with an exceptional 143 base Attack. Base Stat Total: 600. Combines bulk with offensive power. Common ability: Iron Fist.
Best stat: Attack (143 base)
Melmetal's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 143 base Attack and 34 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Iron Fist
How to use Melmetal competitively
Open the damage calculator with Melmetal selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Melmetal appears in the species dropdown. Drop Melmetal into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0809 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 7 |
| Type | Steel / None |
| Abilities | Iron Fist |
| Base Stat Total | 600 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 135 / 143 / 143 / 80 / 65 / 34 |