# Melmetal - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Melmetal builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Melmetal Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 11% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Melmetal)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Melmetal
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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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**: 99.998%
- **Thunder Punch**: 93.502%
- **Earthquake**: 82.378%
- **Toxic**: 56.175%
- **Ice Punch**: 25.602%
- **Superpower**: 18.269%
- **Protect**: 10.297%
- **Other**: 13.779%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 66.842%
- **Assault Vest**: 18.900%
- **Choice Band**: 8.485%
- **Protective Pads**: 5.433%
- **Other**: 0.340%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 68.830%
- **Hawlucha**: 59.122%
- **Tapu Koko**: 57.496%
- **Greninja**: 55.733%
- **Gallade-Mega**: 52.508%
- **Rillaboom**: 12.515%

## FAQ for Melmetal in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Melmetal?
Melmetal is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Hawlucha, Tapu Koko, 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?
The top build for Melmetal features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/244/12`. This configuration accounts for 55.594% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Melmetal?
Melmetal is most effectively run with the ability **Iron Fist** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (66.842%).

### What is the most common role for Melmetal?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Melmetal often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Melmetal) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Melmetal
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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