What is Melmetal's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Melmetal's maximum CP is 4,118 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Melmetal good in Pokémon GO?

Melmetal has 226 Attack, 190 Defense, and 264 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Melmetal be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Melmetal is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,971 - 2,056 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,464 - 2,571 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,081 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,971 - 2,056 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,478 - 1,542 CP

Melmetal

#809 · Alola

Steel

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 226

Defense 190

Stamina 264

Total: 680

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,118
Generation	Alola (Gen 7)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Melmetal

Melmetal is a Steel-type Pokémon from Alola (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,118 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Melmetal has base stats of 226 Attack, 190 Defense, and 264 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 680.

With its high max CP, Melmetal is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Snow weather, Melmetal receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Melmetal is 20km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Meltan

#808

→

🍬 400

Melmetal

#809

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Thunder Shock	Electric	4	+7	8.0	14.0	2.0	4.5

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Flash Cannon STAB	Steel	100	-100	40.0	110	-70
Thunderbolt	Electric	80	-50	32.0	90	-55
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	-100	37.5	150	-80
Rock Slide	Rock	75	-50	30.0	75	-45
Super Power	Fighting	85	-50	28.3	85	-40
Double Iron Bash ELITE STAB	Steel	70	-33	35.0	55	-35

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Melmetal takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Melmetal takes reduced damage from these types:

Poison 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Psychic 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Rock 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Melmetal

Top Pokémon to use when battling Melmetal in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

🏆 Melmetal PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	0	16	1,500
2	0	5	13	16	1,499
3	0	13	2	16	1,499
4	0	6	12	16	1,500
5	0	10	6	16	1,499
6	0	14	0	16	1,497
7	0	14	1	16	1,500
8	0	7	10	16	1,498
9	0	3	15	16	1,497
10	1	13	0	16	1,500

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	13	15	26	2,495
2	0	14	14	26	2,497
3	1	12	15	26	2,500
4	0	15	12	26	2,494
5	0	15	13	26	2,498
6	1	14	12	26	2,499
7	1	15	11	26	2,500
8	0	12	15	26	2,489
9	0	13	14	26	2,491
10	1	11	15	26	2,494

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Melmetal IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,085	1,542	2,056	2,571	3,599	4,081
98% (15/15/14)	3,080	1,540	2,053	2,566	3,593	4,074
96% (15/14/15)	3,078	1,539	2,051	2,565	3,591	4,071
93% (14/14/14)	3,059	1,529	2,039	2,549	3,569	4,047
91% (15/13/13)	3,059	1,529	2,039	2,549	3,569	4,047
87% (13/13/13)	3,034	1,517	2,022	2,528	3,539	4,013
82% (12/12/12)	3,008	1,504	2,005	2,507	3,509	3,979
80% (10/15/15)	3,021	1,510	2,014	2,517	3,525	3,996
67% (10/10/10)	2,957	1,478	1,971	2,464	3,450	3,912
0% (0/0/0)	2,709	1,354	1,806	2,258	3,161	3,584

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Melmetal with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,081 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,599 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,971 - 2,056 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,464 - 2,571 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,971 - 2,056 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,478 - 1,542 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Melmetal with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	50	26	3,599
2	3,599	27	3,599
3	3,599	28	3,599
4	3,599	29	3,599
5	485	30	3,085
6	3,599	31	3,599
7	3,599	32	3,599
8	3,599	33	3,599
9	3,599	34	3,599
10	1,028	35	3,342
11	3,599	36	3,599
12	3,599	37	3,599
13	3,599	38	3,599
14	3,599	39	3,599
15	1,542	40	3,599
16	3,599	41	3,599
17	3,599	42	3,599
18	3,599	43	3,599
19	3,599	44	3,599
20	2,056	45	3,850
21	3,599	46	3,599
22	3,599	47	3,599
23	3,599	48	3,599
24	3,599	49	3,599
25	2,571	50	4,081

📖 Complete Melmetal Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Melmetal (#809) is a Steel-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,118 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Melmetal is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Melmetal in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Melmetal is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Melmetal Stats Analysis

Melmetal's Attack stat is 226 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Melmetal a strong damage dealer.

With 190 Defense (Excellent) and 264 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 680. This gives Melmetal reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Melmetal's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Melmetal Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Melmetal depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Thunder Shock (Fast) with Flash Cannon (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Melmetal has 1 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Melmetal has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Melmetal PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,081 CP at Level 50, Melmetal is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Melmetal Raid Guide & Counters

Melmetal appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Melmetal at Level 20 (1,971 - 2,056 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,464 - 2,571 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,056 CP.

🎯 How to Get Melmetal in Pokémon GO

Melmetal is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

🔄 Melmetal Evolution Guide

Melmetal is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Meltan (#808)
Melmetal (#809) ← current — 400 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Melmetal in Pokémon GO

Shiny Melmetal is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Melmetal gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,464 - 2,571 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Cannot be traded.
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Melmetal

Q: What is Melmetal's max CP?
A: 4,081 CP at Level 50, or 3,599 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Melmetal good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Melmetal be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Melmetal is available.

Q: What is Melmetal weak to?
A: Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Thunder Shock + Flash Cannon for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Steel Steel-Type 🗺️ Alola 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated October 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.