Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee

Obtaining Meltan and Melmetal

Obtain the Mythical Steel-type Meltan and Melmetal in Pokemon Let's Go by connecting to Pokemon GO. Learn the cross-game steps to get these powerhouses.

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Obtaining Meltan and Melmetal

Meltan and its powerful evolution, Melmetal, are unique Mythical Pokémon that bridge the gap between Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee and Pokémon GO. Obtaining them requires a bit of cross-game interaction, but the effort is well worth it for these Steel-type powerhouses.

Step 1: Connecting to Pokémon GO

The first crucial step is to link your Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee game to your Pokémon GO mobile app. This is done through the in-game menu:

  1. From the main menu in Pokémon Let's Go, select "Options."
  2. Choose "Pokémon GO Settings."
  3. Select "Open Pokémon GO Connection."
  4. On your mobile device, open the Pokémon GO app.
  5. Tap the Poké Ball icon at the bottom of the screen.
  6. Select "Settings" (the gear icon) in the top right corner.
  7. Scroll down and tap "Connected Devices and Services."
  8. Choose "Nintendo Switch."
  9. Tap "Connect to Nintendo Switch."
  10. Confirm the connection on both your Nintendo Switch and your mobile device.

Once connected, you're ready to start transferring Pokémon.

Step 2: Transferring a Pokémon from GO to Let's Go

To obtain Meltan, you need to transfer any Pokémon from your Pokémon GO account to your Pokémon Let's Go game. This action is what rewards you with the crucial item needed to encounter Meltan.

  1. In Pokémon Let's Go, head to the GO Park Complex in Fuchsia City.
  2. Speak to the attendant at the reception desk and select "Bring Pokémon."
  3. On your Pokémon GO app, select the Pokémon you wish to transfer.
  4. Tap the Nintendo Switch icon in the top right corner of the Pokémon's summary screen.
  5. Confirm the transfer.
  6. Back in Pokémon Let's Go, confirm the transfer again.

After successfully transferring a Pokémon, the attendant at the GO Park Complex will reward you with a special item: the Mystery Box.

Step 3: Using the Mystery Box to Catch Meltan

The Mystery Box is your key to encountering Meltan. This item can only be used in Pokémon GO.

  1. Open your Pokémon GO app.
  2. Navigate to your Item Bag.
  3. Select the Mystery Box and tap "Open."
  4. For the next 60 minutes, Meltan will begin to spawn around your location in Pokémon GO. These spawns are exclusive to you and will not appear for other players.
  5. Catch as many Meltan as you can during this hour. They have a relatively high catch rate, but using Berries (like Pinap Berries for extra Candy) is always a good strategy.

Once the 60 minutes are up, the Mystery Box will close and enter a cooldown period of 3 days. After this cooldown, you can transfer another Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon Let's Go to reactivate the Mystery Box and catch more Meltan.

Step 4: Evolving Meltan into Melmetal

Evolving Meltan into Melmetal is a significant undertaking, as it requires a substantial amount of Meltan Candy in Pokémon GO.

  • Requirement: You need 400 Meltan Candy to evolve Meltan into Melmetal in Pokémon GO.
  • Strategies for obtaining Meltan Candy:
    • Catching Meltan: Each Meltan caught gives 3 Meltan Candy (6 with a Pinap Berry).
    • Transferring Meltan to Professor: Transferring a Meltan to Professor Willow yields 1 Meltan Candy.
    • Walking with Meltan: Set Meltan as your Buddy Pokémon and walk to earn Candy.
    • Rare Candy: Use Rare Candy on Meltan in Pokémon GO.

Once you have accumulated 400 Meltan Candy, you can evolve one of your Meltan into Melmetal directly within the Pokémon GO app.

Step 5: Transferring Melmetal to Let's Go

After evolving your Meltan into Melmetal in Pokémon GO, you can then transfer it to Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee.

  1. In Pokémon Let's Go, return to the GO Park Complex in Fuchsia City.
  2. Speak to the attendant and select "Bring Pokémon."
  3. On your Pokémon GO app, select the Melmetal you wish to transfer.
  4. Tap the Nintendo Switch icon and confirm the transfer.
  5. Back in Pokémon Let's Go, confirm the transfer.
  6. Once transferred, Melmetal will be available in one of the GO Park Play Areas. You can then interact with it and add it to your party or storage.

Congratulations! You now have the mighty Melmetal in your Pokémon Let's Go game. Remember that Meltan and Melmetal cannot be transferred back to Pokémon GO once they are in Pokémon Let's Go.