Flavor Text |
![Melmetal Sprite](/pokedex-swsh/icon/809.png) | 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. | ![Melmetal Sprite](/pokedex-swsh/icon/809-gi.png) | Sword | In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy. |
Shield | It can send electric beams streaking out from the hole in its belly. The beams' tremendous energy can vaporize an opponent in one shot. |
Standard Level Up |
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Evolve |
Thunder Punch |
![Thunder Punch - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
— |
Thunder Punch |
![Thunder Punch - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
— |
Thunder Shock |
![Thunder Shock - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Shock: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
40 |
100 |
30 |
10 |
A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
— |
Harden |
![Harden - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Harden: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
— |
Tail Whip |
![Tail Whip - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Tail Whip: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
100 |
30 |
-- |
The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. |
— |
Headbutt |
![Headbutt - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Headbutt: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
24 |
Thunder Wave |
![Thunder Wave - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Wave: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
32 |
Acid Armor |
![Acid Armor - Poison-type](/pokedex-bw/type/poison.gif) |
![Acid Armor: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
40 |
Flash Cannon |
![Flash Cannon - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Flash Cannon: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
48 |
Mega Punch |
![Mega Punch - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Mega Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
56 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
64 |
Discharge |
![Discharge - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Discharge: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
72 |
Dynamic Punch |
![Dynamic Punch - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Dynamic Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
50 |
5 |
100 |
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
80 |
Superpower |
![Superpower - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Superpower: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
88 |
Double Iron Bash |
![Double Iron Bash - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Double Iron Bash: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
100 |
5 |
30 |
The user rotates, centering the hex nut in its chest, and then strikes with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch. |
96 |
Hyper Beam |
![Hyper Beam - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Hyper Beam: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
Technical Machine Attacks |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
![Mega Punch - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Mega Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
TM01 |
Mega Kick |
![Mega Kick - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Mega Kick: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
75 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
TM04 |
Ice Punch |
![Ice Punch - Ice-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ice.gif) |
![Ice Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
![Thunder Punch - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Punch: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
![Hyper Beam - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Hyper Beam: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM09 |
Giga Impact |
![Giga Impact - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Giga Impact: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
TM11 |
Solar Beam |
![Solar Beam - Grass-type](/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Solar Beam: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
120 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
![Thunder Wave - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder Wave: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
90 |
20 |
-- |
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
![Self-Destruct - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Self-Destruct: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
200 |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
TM21 |
Rest |
![Rest - Psychic-type](/pokedex-bw/type/psychic.gif) |
![Rest: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
TM22 |
Rock Slide |
![Rock Slide - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Slide: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
90 |
10 |
30 |
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
TM24 |
Snore |
![Snore - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Snore: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
TM25 |
Protect |
![Protect - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Protect: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TM39 |
Facade |
![Facade - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Facade: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
TM43 |
Brick Break |
![Brick Break - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Brick Break: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
75 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
![Rock Tomb - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Rock Tomb: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
TM76 |
Round |
![Round - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Round: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
TM90 |
Electric Terrain |
![Electric Terrain - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Electric Terrain: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. |
TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
![Brutal Swing - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Brutal Swing: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
Technical Record Attacks |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
![Body Slam - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Body Slam: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
85 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TR05 |
Ice Beam |
![Ice Beam - Ice-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ice.gif) |
![Ice Beam: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
![Thunderbolt - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunderbolt: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
90 |
100 |
15 |
10 |
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TR09 |
Thunder |
![Thunder - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Thunder: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
TR10 |
Earthquake |
![Earthquake - Ground-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Earthquake: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
100 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
TR20 |
Substitute |
![Substitute - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Substitute: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
TR26 |
Endure |
![Endure - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Endure: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
![Sleep Talk - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Sleep Talk: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
TR39 |
Superpower |
![Superpower - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Superpower: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
120 |
100 |
5 |
100 |
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
TR46 |
Iron Defense |
![Iron Defense - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Defense: Other Move](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
![Gyro Ball - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Gyro Ball: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
?? |
100 |
5 |
-- |
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move's power. |
TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
![Flash Cannon - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Flash Cannon: Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
80 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
TR74 |
Iron Head |
![Iron Head - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Iron Head: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
TR79 |
Heavy Slam |
![Heavy Slam - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Heavy Slam: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
?? |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
TR93 |
Darkest Lariat |
![Darkest Lariat - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Darkest Lariat: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
85 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect this attack's damage. |
TR94 |
High Horsepower |
![High Horsepower - Ground-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![High Horsepower: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
95 |
95 |
10 |
-- |
The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
TR99 |
Body Press |
![Body Press - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Body Press: Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
80 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target. |
Usable Max Moves |
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Max Lightning |
![Max Lightning - Electric-type](/pokedex-bw/type/electric.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
130(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns. |
Max Strike |
![Max Strike - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
150(Phy)/150(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
Max Knuckle |
![Max Knuckle - Fighting-type](/pokedex-bw/type/fighting.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
95 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats. |
Max Hailstorm |
![Max Hailstorm - Ice-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ice.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
130(Phy)/130(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Rockfall |
![Max Rockfall - Rock-type](/pokedex-bw/type/rock.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
Max Quake |
![Max Quake - Ground-type](/pokedex-bw/type/ground.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats. |
Max Darkness |
![Max Darkness - Dark-type](/pokedex-bw/type/dark.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) |
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
Max Overgrowth |
![Max Overgrowth - Grass-type](/pokedex-bw/type/grass.gif) |
![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
140 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. |
Max Steelspike |
![Max Steelspike - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
Max Guard |
![Max Guard - Normal-type](/pokedex-bw/type/normal.gif) |
![](/pokedex-bw/type/other.png) |
|
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
G-Max Meltdown |
![G-Max Meltdown - Steel-type](/pokedex-bw/type/steel.gif) |
![Physical Move](/pokedex-bw/type/physical.png) ![Special Move](/pokedex-bw/type/special.png) |
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
A Steel-type attack that Gigantamax Melmetal use. This move makes opponents incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |