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Near metal
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Overview |
Meltan are mysterious Pokémon that have only been recently re-discovered. Long described in mythical texts, Meltan are thought to split from the ancient Melmetal; it is said that the people who worshipped Melmetal protected it from calamity by keeping its composite Meltan safe in a mysterious box, to be opened again in the future once the danger had passed. Meltan are intensely curious creatures, examining anything novel that they come across. They are especially attracted to metal; their liquid metal bodies can dissolve foreign metals from soil and other sources and incorporate it into themselves. They can circulate this metal within their bodies to generate electric attacks, which they fire from their singular eye. The hexagonal "nuts" that surrounds these eyes are in fact detachable, though Meltan will quickly become distressed without them. Meltan are social Pokémon that prefer to dwell in groups. By spinning their nuts quickly, they can generate a whining sound that attracts other Meltan. Researchers believe that once enough Meltan congregate in one area, they can become one by reforming themselves into Melmetal. The strongest Meltan is believed to form the "base" of this evolution.
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Evolves into Melmetal through an unknown method