# Melmetal - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Melmetal in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Double Iron Bash**: 99.729%
- **Thunder Punch**: 67.361%
- **Earthquake**: 65.405%
- **Ice Punch**: 54.255%
- **Toxic**: 37.483%
- **Protect**: 19.779%
- **Thunder Wave**: 19.207%
- **Superpower**: 18.619%
- **Other**: 18.161%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 57.231%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.681%
- **Choice Band**: 12.073%
- **Protective Pads**: 6.825%
- **Other**: 4.189%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 51.206%
- **Tapu Koko**: 34.970%
- **Tapu Lele**: 33.135%
- **Greninja**: 31.768%
- **Hawlucha**: 26.593%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 26.460%

## 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, Ice Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Melmetal?
Melmetal is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, 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 27.772% 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** (57.231%).

### 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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