How To Evolve Meltan In Pokemon Sword

Let's face it, catching 'em all in the world of Pokemon is a core part of the fun! And for many Pokemon trainers in Sword and Shield, one particular Mythical Pokemon presents a unique challenge: Meltan. This little hex nut of a creature doesn't evolve through traditional leveling. Evolving Meltan into Melmetal is a badge of honor, a testament to dedication, and unlocks a powerful asset for your team.

But why bother with Meltan at all? Well, Melmetal is a Steel-type powerhouse. Its G-Max Move, G-Max Meltdown, is no joke, capable of inflicting damage and preventing opponents from using the same move twice in a row. In the competitive scene, this move can be a game-changer, disrupting your opponent's strategy and giving you a significant advantage. Beyond battles, having a Melmetal is simply a cool flex! It shows you've put in the work, embraced the challenges, and are a true Pokemon master.

The key to evolving Meltan lies outside of Sword and Shield. You'll need Pokemon GO, the wildly popular mobile game. Meltan appears in Pokemon GO via Mystery Boxes, which are typically obtained by transferring Pokemon from Pokemon GO to either Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! on the Nintendo Switch, or by linking your Pokemon GO account to Pokemon Home. Once you have a Meltan in Pokemon GO, the real grind begins.

To evolve Meltan into Melmetal, you need a whopping 400 Meltan Candies. Yes, you read that right. This isn't a quick process, but here are some practical tips to make it more manageable:

• Pinap Berries are your friend: Use Pinap Berries when catching Meltan. These berries double the candy you receive, significantly speeding up the process.
• Walk Meltan as your buddy: Set Meltan as your buddy in Pokemon GO. You'll earn candies as you walk around. Make sure you have Adventure Sync turned on so your steps are counted even when the app isn't actively running.
• Trade Meltan with friends: Trading Meltan with friends not only gives you the candies for the trade, but also grants a higher chance of getting a Lucky Meltan, which costs less Stardust to power up.
• Participate in special events: Keep an eye out for Pokemon GO events that feature increased candy rewards or Meltan spawns. These events are golden opportunities to rack up those candies quickly.
• Consider a Meltan Box Extension: In some cases, special research tasks in Pokemon GO might award you with a second Mystery Box before the regular cooldown. Capitalize on these opportunities!

Once you've gathered the 400 candies, simply go to the Meltan's profile in Pokemon GO and hit the "Evolve" button. Congratulations! You now have a Melmetal in Pokemon GO. From there, you can transfer your newly evolved Melmetal to Pokemon Home, and then finally to Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield. It’s a journey, but the reward - a powerful and unique Pokemon - is well worth the effort. Enjoy battling with your Melmetal and dominating the competition!