Melmetal Team Builder

Melmetal at a glance

Melmetal brings a Steel typing and a 600 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Melmetal

• Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
• Planning contexts include Ultra Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet.

Best teammates for Melmetal

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Melmetal's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Sprigatitoresists ground - adds grass pressure - fits at least one shared game contextFloragatoresists ground - adds grass pressure - fits at least one shared game contextMeowscaradaresists ground - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressureFuecocoresists fire - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextCrocalorresists fire - adds fire pressure - fits at least one shared game contextSkeledirgeresists fire - immune to fighting - adds fire pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Melmetal

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, fighting, and ground.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
• Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.

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