| Flavor Text |
 | Sword | At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan. |
Shield | Centrifugal force is behind the punches of Melmetal's heavy hex-nut arms. Melmetal is said to deliver the strongest punches of all Pokémon. |  | Sword | In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy. |
Shield | It can send electric beams streaking out from the hole in its belly. The beams' tremendous energy can vaporize an opponent in one shot. |
Standard Level Up |
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| Evolve |
Thunder Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| — |
Thunder Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| — |
Thunder Shock |
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40 |
100 |
30 |
10 |
| A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| — |
Harden |
 |
 |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
| The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| — |
Tail Whip |
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-- |
100 |
30 |
-- |
| The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. |
| — |
Headbutt |
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70 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 24 |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
| The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 32 |
Acid Armor |
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-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 40 |
Flash Cannon |
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80 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| 48 |
Mega Punch |
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80 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| 56 |
Protect |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 64 |
Discharge |
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80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| 72 |
Dynamic Punch |
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100 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
| The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| 80 |
Superpower |
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120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
| The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
| 88 |
Double Iron Bash |
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60 |
100 |
5 |
30 |
| The user rotates, centering the hex nut in its chest, and then strikes with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 96 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
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| TM00 |
Mega Punch |
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80 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| TM01 |
Mega Kick |
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120 |
75 |
5 |
-- |
| The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| TM04 |
Ice Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM09 |
Giga Impact |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM11 |
Solar Beam |
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|
120 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
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-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
| The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
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200 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM21 |
Rest |
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 |
Rock Slide |
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|
75 |
90 |
10 |
30 |
| Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM24 |
Snore |
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50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 |
Protect |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM39 |
Facade |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM43 |
Brick Break |
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75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
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60 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
| Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM76 |
Round |
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|
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM90 |
Electric Terrain |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. |
| TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
 |
|
60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
Technical Record Attacks |
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| TR01 |
Body Slam |
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85 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR05 |
Ice Beam |
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90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
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90 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
| A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR09 |
Thunder |
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|
110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
| A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR10 |
Earthquake |
 |
|
100 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TR20 |
Substitute |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TR26 |
Endure |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR39 |
Superpower |
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|
120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
| The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
| TR46 |
Iron Defense |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
| The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
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|
?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
| The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
|
|
80 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TR74 |
Iron Head |
|
|
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
| The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR79 |
Heavy Slam |
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|
?? |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TR93 |
Darkest Lariat |
|
|
85 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage. |
| TR94 |
High Horsepower |
|
|
95 |
95 |
10 |
-- |
| The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| TR99 |
Body Press |
|
|
80 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target. |
Usable Max Moves |
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| Max Lightning |
|
|
130(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |
| Max Strike |
|
|
150(Phy)/150(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Max Knuckle |
|
|
95 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
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| This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats. |
| Max Hailstorm |
|
|
130(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. |
| Max Rockfall |
|
|
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
| Max Quake |
|
|
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. |
| Max Darkness |
|
|
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Max Overgrowth |
|
|
140 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. |
| Max Steelspike |
|
|
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
| Max Guard |
|
|
|
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| G-Max Meltdown |
|
|
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
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| A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Melmetal use. This move makes opponents incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
