Where can I find Meltan in SoulGold?

Meltan cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Meltan is a steel-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Meltan learn in SoulGold?

Meltan can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Meltanin Pokémon SoulGold

steel

Pokédex Entry

Hex Nut Pokémon

It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Steel

Dex

#808

Abilities

Magnet Pull

Traps Steel-type Pokémon.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

150

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Meltan

Base form

→

Melmetal

Level up Meltan to Lv. 60

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How to Obtain

Meltan isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (7)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
8	Tail WhipLevel: 8Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
8	Tail WhipLevel: 8Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
16	HeadbuttLevel: 16Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
16	HeadbuttLevel: 16Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
24	Thunder WaveLevel: 24Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
24	Thunder WaveLevel: 24Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
32	Acid ArmorLevel: 32Acid Armor	poison	0	0	0
32	Acid ArmorLevel: 32Acid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
40	Flash CannonLevel: 40Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
40	Flash CannonLevel: 40Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.

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TM/HM Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.