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'''Meltan''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メルタン''' ''Meltan'') is a {{type|Steel}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced | '''Meltan''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メルタン''' ''Meltan'') is a {{type|Steel}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation VII]]. It first appeared in {{g|GO}} and later made its core series debut in {{LGPE}}. | ||
In | In Pokémon GO, it [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Melmetal}} by using 400 Meltan {{GO|Candy}}. Currently, it cannot evolve in other games. | ||
Its appearance was first teased during the September | Its appearance was first teased during the September Pokémon GO [[Community Day]] on September 22, 2018, and it was officially revealed on September 25, 2018. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Meltan is a small {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a silvery body of liquid metal. Its head is hard and resembles a golden {{wp|Nut (hardware)|hexagonal nut}}, with a small black sphere floating inside. This sphere serves as its eye. It has a red tail that resembles an electrical wire with two tiny protrusions at the end. According to official concept arts, Meltan's liquid body is made of {{wp|gallium}}, and it can cry gallium tears.<ref name=Guide>''[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!: Official Trainer's Guide & Pokédex]]'', p. 361</ref> Its arms can stretch to be longer or shorter. | |||
Meltan's body can corrode metal, which it does to absorb the metal. It can generate electricity using the metal it absorbs, and then fire it from its eye.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/new-pokemon/ Pokémon Let's Go site | New Pokémon]</ref> According to [[Professor Willow]], Meltan has been described in ancient texts found in the same place as the [[Mystery Box]], a mysterious item that attracts Meltan to its location when opened. Professor Willow also states that Meltan is said to be created from small shards when a {{p|Melmetal}} rusts and splits apart. Meltan is known to live in groups, until the day comes where one strong Meltan absorbs the group to evolve into Melmetal. | |||
As seen in the [[SM111|anime]], the hexagonal nut on its body can be removed. It has also been seen working in packs. When provoked, it will spin its head, creating a sound that calls others of its own kind. This head-spinning can also be used as a sign of affection. The anime has also shown that [[SM112|Meltan can be tamed if fed metal-like treats]], [[SM124|and it can multiply in numbers overtime]]. Meltan is one of the smallest Pokémon, tying with {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Klefki}} as the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Steel}}. | |||
[[ | |||
= | <gallery widths=220> | ||
Meltan LGPE Concept Art.png|thumb|Meltan often uses its unique physiology to express itself in unexpected ways | |||
Meltan headless.png|Meltan without its head | |||
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=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
Meltan evolves into {{p|Melmetal}}. | |||
= | (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
{{ | <div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;"> | ||
{{evobox-2 | |||
|type1=Steel | |||
|no1=0808 | |||
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|type1-1=Steel | |||
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|no2=0809 | |||
|name2=Melmetal | |||
|type1-2=Steel}} | |||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=152}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=152}} | ||
{{Dex/NE| | {{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}} | ||
{{Dex/NE| | {{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.{{tt|*|Pokédex entry only found in Pokémon HOME}}}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=Unavailable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=Unavailable}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=Unavailable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=Unavailable}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Transfer from | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Transfer from {{g|GO}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{g|HOME}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{g|HOME}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=Unobtainable}} | |||
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====In side games==== | ====In side games==== | ||
{{Availability/Header|type=Steel}} | {{Availability/Header|type=Steel}} | ||
{{Availability/NA|gen=VII}} | |||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VII}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | |||
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}} | |||
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{{Availability/Cross}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=HOME|t={{Green color}}|color={{Green color light}}|link=Pokémon HOME|area=Transfer from {{g|GO}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go Pikachu, or Let's Go Eevee}}}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=GO|t=fff|color={{night color}}|link=Pokémon GO|area=[[Mystery Box]] (Unlocked after transferring a Pokémon to [[GO Park]] or via [[GO Transporter]])}} | |||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Meltan is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}. | |||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Meltan|Steel|Steel|7}} | {{learnlist/levelh/8|Meltan|Steel|Steel|7}} | ||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
Meltan can only evolve in {{g|GO}}. In the [[core series]], Meltan is considered fully evolved and unaffected by [[Eviolite]]. | Meltan can only evolve in {{g|GO}}. In the [[core series]], Meltan is considered fully evolved and unaffected by [[Eviolite]]. | ||
{{evobox-2 | {{evobox-2 | ||
|type1=Steel | |type1=Steel | ||
|no1= | |no1=0808 | ||
|name1=Meltan | |name1=Meltan | ||
|type1-1=Steel | |type1-1=Steel | ||
|evo1= | |evo1=[[File:GO Meltan Candy artwork.png|40px|link=Candy (GO)]] + [[File:HOME GO icon.png|40px|link=Pokémon GO]]<br>400 {{color2|000|Candy (GO)|Meltan Candy}}<br><small>in {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}</small> | ||
|no2= | |no2=0809 | ||
|name2=Melmetal | |name2=Melmetal | ||
|type1-2=Steel | |type1-2=Steel | ||
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{{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel}} | {{Spritebox/Header|type=Steel}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}} | {{Spritebox/NA|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=808}} | {{Spritebox/7/PEonly|ndex=808|PEcrop=97}} | ||
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=808}} | {{Spritebox/8|ndex=808|crop=58}} | ||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}} | |||
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0808}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|808|Meltan}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|808|Meltan}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Meltan anime.png|thumb|250px|Meltan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | |||
====[[Ash's Melmetal|Ash's Meltan]]==== | |||
{{Ash}} encountered a Meltan that arrived on [[Melemele Island]] with its fellow Meltan in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]''. Ash eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it in [[SM112|the next episode]] after it befriended {{AP|Rowlet}}, who helped it recover its hex nut head. It later evolved into Melmetal in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'' by combining with its fellow Meltan shortly before the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. | |||
====Meltan (recurring)==== | |||
Multiple Meltan have made a number of appearances in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. For a time being, they lived in the [[Ultra Guardians]]' base in the [[Pokémon School]], where they assisted [[Lusamine's Clefable]] in exchange for food and continued to multiply. They eventually combined with Ash's Meltan to evolve into Melmetal in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]''. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Alola}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|SM111|Meltan|Rotom Pokédex|No data! No data!}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}} | |||
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==In the manga==--> | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Meltan (TCG)}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Meltan is the only [[ | * Meltan has several unique attributes: | ||
* | ** It is the only Pokémon capable of evolution that cannot be evolved in the [[core series]] games. Because of this, it is not affected by [[Eviolite]]. | ||
** | ** It is the only Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Magnet Pull}} that cannot also have {{a|Sturdy}}. | ||
* Meltan and its evolved form | ** It is the only Pokémon that can't have an origin mark from the [[core series]]. It can only legitimately have the {{g|GO}} [[File:GO icon VIII.png|16px|Pokémon GO]] origin mark, as it has never been made available through gameplay or events of a [[core series]] game. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon in | ** It is the only [[Mythical Pokémon]] that is capable of [[evolution]]. | ||
* Meltan and its evolved form share several unique attributes: | |||
** They are the only Pokémon in {{LGPE}} to not be introduced in [[Generation I]]. | |||
** They are the only Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! whose [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (152) is not the same as its [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex number]] (808). While [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex]] numbers are normally used throughout the game, the [[stats judge|judge]] screen displays National Pokédex numbers, which is evident for Meltan and Melmetal. | ** They are the only Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! whose [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (152) is not the same as its [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex number]] (808). While [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex]] numbers are normally used throughout the game, the [[stats judge|judge]] screen displays National Pokédex numbers, which is evident for Meltan and Melmetal. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon officially introduced in [[Generation VII]] that are not in the [[Alola]] Pokédex. | ** They are the only Pokémon officially introduced in [[Generation VII]] that are not in the [[Alola]] Pokédex. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! that cannot have the Let's Go [[origin mark]] [[File:Let's Go icon.png|16px|Let's Go]]. | ** They are the only Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! that cannot have the Let's Go [[origin mark]] [[File:Let's Go icon.png|16px|Let's Go]]. | ||
** They are the only Pokémon in the National Pokédex of Pokémon GO and | ** They are the only Pokémon in the National Pokédex of Pokémon GO and {{g|HOME}} ([[Nintendo Switch]] only) to not be listed in a region section. Instead, they are put into "Unknown" and "Unknown Origins", respectively. | ||
** They are the only Mythical Pokémon that can be [[trade]]d or placed in a {{GO|Gym}} as a defender in Pokémon GO. | |||
* Meltan is the smallest Mythical Pokémon. | |||
* Meltan is the first Mythical Pokémon caught by a {{Ash|main character}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * Meltan is the first Mythical Pokémon caught by a {{Ash|main character}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* In the anime, {{an|Professor Oak}} is the person who gives Meltan its species name. | * In the anime, {{an|Professor Oak}} is the person who gives Meltan its species name. | ||
* Meltan has the | * Meltan and {{p|Pecharunt}} are the only Mythical Pokémon to have never been made available in a [[Cherish Ball]]. | ||
* Meltan has the | ** However Meltan's evolution, Melmetal has been made available in a Cherish Ball. | ||
* According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Meltan and its evolution were created for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! out of a "desire to build a bridge between players of the core Pokémon series and players of Pokémon GO", to make both groups happy.<ref name=Guide /> | |||
* In a 2018 GameSpot interview, Junichi Masuda mentioned that Meltan was designed by someone "who was also a fan of the original games and played them as a kid".<ref name="GameSpot LGPE">[https://web.archive.org/web/20181020175530/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-lets-go-pikachu-eevee-update-pokemon-yellow-fo/1100-6462538/ GameSpot: How Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Update Pokemon Yellow For A New Generation]</ref> | |||
** Two people were credited as "Pokémon Character Designers" in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: [[Misaki Hashimoto]] and [[Hironobu Yoshida]]. However, Yoshida has worked on the Pokémon games since {{game|Yellow}}, implying that it was Hashimoto that designed Meltan. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Meltan | Meltan is based on a hexagonal {{wp|Nut (hardware)|nut}},<ref name="GameSpot LGPE"/> and its tail resembles an exposed wire. Its lower body is based on {{wp|gallium}},<ref name=Guide /> a metallic element with a relatively low melting point of about 86 °F (30 °C). Gallium is used to make {{wp|semiconductor}}s, and can easily "attack" other metals, such as aluminium and tin, to form {{wp|alloy}}s that are either very brittle or liquid at room temperature. These may be referenced with Meltan's liquid body, electric affinity, and ability to absorb metals. | ||
Meltan may also be inspired by {{wp|Mercury (element)|mercury}}, a metallic element that is liquid at room temperature. Much like gallium, mercury can also conduct electricity, as well as react with many other metals to form alloys known as {{wp|Amalgam (chemistry)|amalgams}}. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Meltan may be a combination of ''melt'', ''metal'', and たん ''-tan'' (diminutive Japanese suffix). It may also be derived from | Meltan may be a combination of ''melt'', ''metal'', and たん ''-tan'' (diminutive Japanese suffix). It may also be derived from ''molten''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Steel | {{Other languages|type=Steel|type2=Steel | ||
|ja=メルタン ''Meltan''|jameaning=From ''melt'', ''metal'', and {{tt|たん ''-tan''|diminutive Japanese suffix}} | |ja=メルタン ''Meltan''|jameaning=From ''melt'', ''metal'', and {{tt|たん ''-tan''|diminutive Japanese suffix}} | ||
|fr=Meltan|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |fr=Meltan|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|es=Meltan|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |es=Meltan|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|de=Meltan|demeaning=Same as Japanese name | |de=Meltan|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|it=Meltan|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name | |it=Meltan|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|ko=멜탄 ''Meltan''|komeaning= | |ko=멜탄 ''Meltan''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
|zh_cmn=美錄坦 / 美录坦 ''Měilùtǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning= | |zh_cmn=美錄坦 / 美录坦 ''Měilùtǎn''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name; the character {{tt|錄 ''lù''|to record}} contains the radical {{wp|Radical 167|{{tt|金|metal}}}} | ||
|zh_yue=美錄坦 ''Méihluhktáan''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based | |zh_yue=美錄坦 ''Méihluhktáan''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name; the character {{tt|錄 ''luhk''|to record}} contains the radical {{tt|金|metal}} | ||
|hi=मेल्टन ''Meltan''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name | |||
|ru=Мелтан ''Meltan''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Мелтан ''Meltan''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=เมลตัน ''Mentan''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |th=เมลตัน ''Mentan''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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* [[The Two Professors]] | * [[The Two Professors]] | ||
* [[Mythical Pokémon]] | * [[Mythical Pokémon]] | ||
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon]] | * [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] | ||
* [[Pokémon fusion]] | |||
== | ==References== | ||
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