Talk:Meltan (Pokémon)

Generational status

According to Joe Merrick, Meltan is treated internally as if it were part of Generation VII, but that does not necessarily mean that it is part of Generation VII. Am I correct in saying that its generational status is unconfirmed at this time? bwburke94 (talk) 14:31, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure Bulbapedia doesn't consider "treated internally" to mean much of anything, judging by the way folks handled the question of which Gen VII Pokémon are Legendary. Unless Meltan itself becomes available in a game that's definitely Gen VII or definitely Gen VIII, we should hold off on classifying it one way or the other. — Randomwaffle23 (talk) 15:18, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

That being the case, considering sources have cited that it is introduced in Let's Go and conventions state that Let's Go is part of Gen VII, it would probably be similar in case to that of the USUM exclusive Legends/UBs.

On the other hand, what if it stands as a cameo appearance in Let's Go (ala Munchlax, Bonsly, and Lucario in Rescue Team)? Would conventions point it to a Gen VIII label instead?

— Lanthanum (talk) 15:52, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

I honestly think Meltan counts as a Gen 7 Pokémon. Since it was introduced in a Gen 7 Game and not as of yet the unknown Gen 8 game , plus they have not officially stated it for the moment. Heck the Mythical Pokémon section on here conspired it a Gen 7 Pokémon. For now I think it should stay that under Generation 7 section for the time until the game are fully released and explains it properly.--Jacob Kogan (talk) 17:51, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

Are we waiting until its National Dex number is confirmed before calling it a Gen 7 Pokemon? We have all the other proof: available in a main series game considered Gen 7 by Bulbapedia; available in a main series game released between Sun/Moon and 2019. — Crunchdog29 (talk) 23:19, 29 September 2018 (UTC)

We're waiting on what the official sources say. Its dex number isn't going to be of any help, since the USUM Ultra Beasts comes after the first SM mons.--ForceFire 04:03, 30 September 2018 (UTC)

Trivia piece

Can someone add the following as trivia:

• Meltan is tied with Alolan Diglett and Klefki as the shortest Steel-type Pokémon.

Please and thank you. Frozen Fennec 18:11, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

Additional Info

The Let's Go site [1] has a bunch of new info. Someone with write access please add. Mtmerrick (talk) 18:42, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

More additional info

Add "It is currently unknown if it evolves into or from another Pokémon.", just below what the top text says. Wrrasba (talk) 21:55, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

Suggestion for some more additional info

In side games

Meltan first appeared as a disguised Ditto in Pokémon GO immediately after the conclusion of the Chikorita Community Day on September 22nd 2018 in the Asia-Pacific region when it was widely in the wild available for 30 minutes. The same phenomenon repeated itself at the conclusion of the other 2 regions' respective community days later on that day. After his initial appearance in the Asia-Pacific region, Meltan-disguised Ditto remained available in the wild as a rare spawn worldwide. On September 25th 2018, official announcement revealing the name of this new Pokémon was published in-game and on the official Pokémon GO website.

In other media

On September 25th 2018, publications on the official Twitter pages of The Pokémon Company, Pokémon GO and Nintendo of America revealed facts about Meltan, including its name, type, height and weight. Later on that day the Official Pokémon YouTube channel also released a video were Professor Willow contacts his mentor Professor Oak to discuss about the new species discovered.

Thanks. JaxomNC (talk) 22:03, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

Additional info

Can someone add that Meltan is tied with Land Forme Shaymin as the shortest Mythical Pokémon in the trivia? Please? Pika fanatic (talk) 23:11, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

I concur. This hasn't been added in yet. GrammarFreak01 (talk) 02:49, 27 September 2018 (UTC)

Considering Meltan uses electricity, I think his tail with the two ends is supposed to be an electric plug. Eevee-Girl (talk) 06:34, 30 September 2018 (UTC)

I think it's more like a cut electrical wire, since the ends are too thin to be plugs. I believe the concept comes from an electromagnet, with the cord attaching to the metal nut to create a magnetic field within the "head" in which its eye is floating. Yoriven (talk) 07:35, 30 September 2018 (UTC)

That might make more sense! Although Japanese plug ends are very thin and flat. Eevee-Girl (talk) 09:03, 30 September 2018 (UTC)