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Melmetal is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Steel

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Physical Characteristics:

Melmetal has a body composed primarily of liquid metal, resembling mercury.
It is a large, humanoid Pokémon with a hex nut for a head and a smaller hex nut serving as its eye.
The liquid metal forms muscular arms and legs, enabling it to deliver powerful punches.
Its central torso is connected by a large, nut-like structure that glows with a mysterious light.

Behavior and Habitat:

Melmetal is a mythical Pokémon that historically appears once every few millennia.
It is thought to have been revered by ancient civilizations as a sacred being.
Known to inhabit areas with large amounts of metal resources.
Its behavior is largely unknown due to its rarity, but it is believed to be highly protective of its habitat.

In Battle:

Known for its incredible physical strength and durability.
Utilizes moves like Double Iron Bash, which is its signature move, capable of dealing significant damage with a chance to flinch.
Effective against Fairy, Ice, and Rock types due to its Steel typing.
Vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.
Benefits greatly from moves that enhance its punching capabilities, such as Thunder Punch and Ice Punch.

Evolution:

Evolves from Meltan when 400 Meltan Candies are collected in Pokémon GO.
This evolution process is exclusive to Pokémon GO and cannot be performed in the main series games.

Interesting Facts:

Melmetal is the only Pokémon capable of learning the move Double Iron Bash.
It was introduced alongside Meltan, both of which are unique for being discovered through Pokémon GO.
Its design is inspired by the concept of alchemy and the ancient practice of creating metals.
Despite its mythical status, Melmetal has been made more accessible through special events in Pokémon GO, allowing trainers to encounter and capture it.

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Lets-Go-Pikachu: Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
Lets-Go-Eevee: Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
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.