How to Evolve Meltan into Melmetal in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Evolution is a fundamental aspect of Pokémon games that allows trainers to transform their Pokémon into more powerful forms. Pokémon Sword and Shield introduce a unique evolution method for the mythical Pokémon Meltan, which requires help from the mobile game Pokémon GO.
To evolve Meltan into Melmetal, players need to transfer Meltan from Pokémon GO to Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! on the Nintendo Switch using the GO Park feature. Once Meltan is in the GO Park, players can capture it in the park and add it to their party.
After transferring Meltan to the Nintendo Switch game, players need to find the special item called a “Mystery Box.” This item is obtained by sending Pokémon from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! to Pokémon GO. Once the Mystery Box is opened, it will attract Meltan to appear in large numbers for a limited time.
To evolve Meltan into Melmetal, players must capture multiple Meltan during the active period of the Mystery Box. The specific number of Meltan required may vary, but catching around 400 Meltan is usually sufficient. It’s advisable to use Pinap Berries while capturing Meltan, as they double the number of candies received.
The candies obtained by capturing Meltan are essential for the evolution process. Once players have accumulated enough candies, they can evolve their Meltan into Melmetal. Opening the Meltan’s page within the Pokémon Box and selecting the “Evolve” option accomplishes this evolution.
Melmetal, the evolved form of Meltan, is a powerful Steel-type Pokémon with great offensive and defensive abilities. It has high base stats, making it a formidable addition to any team. Melmetal can learn powerful moves like Double Iron Bash, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch, making it a versatile and valuable asset in battles.
Remember, Meltan cannot evolve into Melmetal through traditional leveling up methods. The unique evolution process involving Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! and Pokémon GO is necessary to obtain the robust and mighty Melmetal.
So, if you’re looking to add Melmetal to your Pokémon Sword and Shield lineup, don’t forget to follow these steps and make good use of the Mystery Box and candies obtained by capturing Meltan. Have fun evolving!