# Melmetal - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Melmetal in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Melmetal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Melmetal
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Melmetal.

## Common Moves
- **Double Iron Bash**: 100.000%
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Ice Punch**: 100.000%
- **Thunder Punch**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Iron Fist**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Noivern**: 100.000%
- **Dragonite**: 100.000%
- **Toxicroak**: 100.000%
- **Greninja**: 100.000%
- **Manectric**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Melmetal in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Melmetal?
The most common moves for Melmetal are Double Iron Bash, Earthquake, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Melmetal?
Melmetal is frequently paired with Noivern, Dragonite, Toxicroak, Greninja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Melmetal?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Melmetal?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Melmetal?
Melmetal is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Fist** (100.000%) and the item **Assault Vest** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Melmetal?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Melmetal often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Melmetal?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 135 |
| Attack | 143 |
| Defense | 143 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 34 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Melmetal on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Melmetal) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Melmetal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*