Competitive Information for Meltan [Sword/Shield]
Steel
Abilities:
Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokemon from choosing to switch out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Meltan? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Meltan, an incredible Pokémon known for its Steel typing! It's a sight to see Meltan out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Meltan's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 136 SpD
Moveset:
- Facade / Headbutt
- Gyro Ball
- Acid Armor
- Thunder Wave
When it comes to single battles, Meltan shines as a acclaimed Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Meltan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Meltan's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Headbutt is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Meltan than the target).
◆ Acid Armor is a status move (raises your Meltan's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 SpA / 136 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Shock
- Round / Snore
- Acid Armor
For single battles, Meltan is a esteemed Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with intense special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Meltan's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Meltan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out.
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Shock is a special 40-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Meltan must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Acid Armor is a status move (raises your Meltan's defense by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Meltan? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 Atk / 136 SpD
Moveset:
- Facade / Headbutt
- Gyro Ball
- Acid Armor
- Thunder Wave
In double battles, Meltan is known as a prominent Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Meltan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Meltan's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Headbutt is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Meltan than the target).
◆ Acid Armor is a status move (raises your Meltan's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 120 Hp / 252 SpA / 136 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Shock
- Round / Snore
- Acid Armor
Meltan proves to be a remarkable Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and enhances Meltan's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Meltan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out.
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Shock is a special 40-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Meltan must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Acid Armor is a status move (raises your Meltan's defense by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Meltan can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Meltan.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Meltan can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Meltan
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Meltan's stats
- Acid Armor
- Harden
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Meltan
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Meltan in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Meltan's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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