Type Matchups
Melmetal is a Steel-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Melmetal by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Melmetal excels as a defensive wall and physical attacker and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 600.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Melmetal fits into these proven competitive cores:
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Melmetal weak to?
Melmetal is weak to Fire (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Melmetal?
The best teammates for Melmetal are Charizard, Gyarados, Moltres because they resist Melmetal's key weaknesses.
Is Melmetal good for competitive?
Yes, Melmetal is competitively viable with a BST of 600. Melmetal excels as a defensive wall and physical attacker and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 600.