Great League PvP guide
Melmetal Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Melmetal is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #1. Its recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Double Iron Bash and Dynamic Punch.
Great League
#1
Meta staple
Type
Steel
Best Fast Move
Thunder Shock
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,069
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MELMETAL
Is Melmetal Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal is currently one of the strongest options in Great League where it is ranked #1.
Melmetal is also one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #12 and a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #29.
Melmetal PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #1 | 93.9 | Thunder Shock, Double Iron Bash, Dynamic Punch |
| Ultra League | #12 | 91.7 | Thunder Shock, Double Iron Bash, Dynamic Punch |
| Master League | #29 | 88.4 | Thunder Shock, Double Iron Bash, Dynamic Punch |
Best Moveset for Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
The recommended PvP moveset for Melmetal is Thunder Shock with Double Iron Bash and Dynamic Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Melmetal in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Melmetal PvP Move Counts
Thunder Shock → Double Iron Bash
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Thunder Shock → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Melmetal Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Melmetal wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Mimikyu729
- Corviknight606
- Cramorant599
- Tinkaton585
- Vigoroth517
Difficult Matchups
Melmetal Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Melmetal's Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Melmetal in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Melmetal's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Resisted
36% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Foul Playdark
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Drain Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Mud Bombground
Charged Move
Super Effective
54% HP
- Dischargeelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
Ratings are shown from Melmetal's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Melmetal.
Best Teammates for Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Melmetal should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Melmetal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Melmetal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Melmetal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Melmetal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Melmetal's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Melmetal
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,879,356 |
| #2 | 2/15/12 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,874,706 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,492 | 15.5 | 1,871,077 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 1,495 | 15.5 | 1,871,077 | |
| #5 | 1/14/14 | 1,495 | 15.5 | 1,870,189 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,495 | 26 | 4,044,479 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,497 | 26 | 4,043,011 | |
| #3 | 1/12/15 | 2,500 | 26 | 4,042,364 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 2,494 | 26 | 4,041,334 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,498 | 26 | 4,041,334 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,069 | 50 | 8,163,107 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,052 | 50 | 8,129,235 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,062 | 50 | 8,128,222 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,059 | 50 | 8,123,287 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,035 | 50 | 8,095,363 |
Melmetal Stats in Pokémon GO
Melmetal's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Melmetal 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 119.4
- Defense
- 107.8
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Melmetal 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 153.9
- Defense
- 138.3
- HP
- 190
Master League
Melmetal 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,069
- Attack
- 202.5
- Defense
- 172.3
- HP
- 234
Melmetal Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Steel typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Ultra League #278
Shares Steel typing · Same Thunder Shock fast move · Great League #419
Shares Steel typing · Electric-type fast move · Great League #488
Shares Steel typing · Electric-type fast move · Great League #313
Shares Steel typing · Electric-type fast move · Ultra League #348
Shares Steel typing · Electric-type fast move · Mega Master League #186
More PoGoCoach tools
Melmetal Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal's recommended PvP moveset is Thunder Shock with Double Iron Bash and Dynamic Punch.
Is Melmetal good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal is currently one of the strongest options in Great League, where it is ranked #1.
What counters Melmetal in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Shadow), Quagsire (Shadow) and Sableye (Shadow) are among the strongest current counters to Melmetal in Great League.
What is Melmetal weak to in Pokémon GO?
Melmetal is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).