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- How To Complete The Let's Go, Meltan Quest
Meltan is one of the most challenging Pokemon to evolve in Pokemon Go. Not only is the cost extremely high (400 candy), but getting those candies is harder than almost any other monster in the game. Being so difficult to attain makes Melmetal that much more appealing.
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Posts 1Getting your hands on Meltan itself is also a challenge, as you'll need to obtain a Mystery Box for the Pokemon to spawn at all. But fear not, as we'll outline every step you need to take to catch this Pokemon and gather the candy you need to evolve it into the powerful Melmetal.
Updated November 21, 2023, by Sean Murray: Still looking for how to get Melmetal in Pokemon Go? We've got you covered in this refreshed guide, now with improved formatting, more breakout tips, and more helpful links to other Pokemon Go topics.
How To Get The Mystery Box Through Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
If you have a copy of Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee, you can use the Mystery Box to get your hands on Melmetal.
You'll need to reach Fuchsia City in Let's Go to be able to connect the two games.
First, you’ll have to link your Pokemon Go account to the game. Head to Settings, then Connected Devices and Services, then select Nintendo Switch. You'll need Bluetooth enabled to do connect to Let's Go.
On Let's Go, go into Options on the main menu, then open the Pokemon Go settings. You'll be asked if you want to pair a Pokemon Go account with your game. Select yes. Your Pokemon Go Trainer name should appear, and you'll be asked if you want to receive a Pokemon. Select yes.
Select the Pokemon you want to transfer from Go to Let's Go.
You can't transfer the Pokemon back to Go once you've moved it to Let's Go, so make sure to choose one you don't need.
Head to Go Park in Fuschia City to receive the Pokemon. Once you've done so, the Mystery Box should appear in your Pokemon Go inventory.
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PostsHow To Get The Mystery Box Through Pokemon Home
You can also receive the Mystery Box from Pokemon Home. First, you'll need to download the Pokemon Home app on your phone or mobile device. Connect your Home account to your Nintendo account. You'll now need to link your Pokemon Go account to the same Nintendo account linked to Home.
Head to Settings, Connected Devices and Services, and then into Pokemon Home. Click Sign in to Nintendo to log in to the account.
Once they're all connected, head back to Pokemon Home within the Pokemon Go Settings. Select Send Pokemon, and choose which Pokemon you want to send to Home.
You cannot transfer Pokemon back to Go after sending them to Home. Be sure you don't want them in Go before doing this.
If this is your first time sending Pokemon, your Go Transporter will be full of Go Transporter Energy, and you'll be able to transfer a Pokemon straight away. Confirm your selection and send the Pokemon to Home.
Now, you should have the Mystery Box in your inventory in Pokemon Go.
How To Use The Mystery Box In Pokemon Go
Open the Mystery Box in your inventory and Meltan will spawn around you for 30 minutes.
Use Pinap Berries to increase the candy you receive and catch as many as you can. Transfer extra Meltan to receive more candies.
The item is permanent, and you can repeat this process once a week until you have enough candies to evolve Meltan into Melmetal.
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PostsHow To Complete The Let's Go, Meltan Quest
If you don't have Pokemon Let's Go Eevee or Pikachu, and you can't access Pokemon Home, there's another way to obtain Meltan and Melmetal.
After capturing 100 Pokemon in the Kanto Pokedex, you'll unlock the Let's Go, Metal Special Research tasks. Once you complete eight sets of tasks, you'll be rewarded with an encounter with Meltan. You'll also obtain Meltan candy to use for evolving Meltan into Melmetal.
Here's what you'll need to do to complete the entire quest.
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Task
Reward
Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms
500 XP
Catch 10 Pokemon
500 XP
Transfer 5 Pokemon
500 XP
Completion Rewards
1000 Stardust
10 Pokeballs
1 Incubator
2/9
Task
Reward
Earn 2 Candies from Walking with your Buddy
1000 XP
Make 10 Great Throws
1000 XP
Hatch 3 Eggs
1000 XP
Completion Rewards
2000 Stardust
2 Lucky Eggs
1 Fast TM
3/9
Task
Reward
Catch 1 Ditto
1500 XP
Win 2 Gym Battles
1500 XP
Take Part in 2 Raids
1500 XP
Completion Rewards
10 Great Balls
3 Incense
3 Max Revives
4/9
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Steel-Type Pokemon
2000 XP
Catch 5 Electric-Type Pokemon
2000 XP
Earn 5 Candies from walking with your Buddy
2000 XP
Completion Rewards
4000 Stardust
5 Pinap Berries
5 Rare Candies
5/9
Task
Reward
Evolve 1 Grimer
2500 XP
Catch 5 Slugma or Gulpin
2500 XP
Make 20 Great Throws
2500 XP
Completion Rewards
5000 Stardust
20 Great Balls
5 Lure Modules
6/9
Task
Reward
Evolve 1 Magnemite
3000 XP
Evolve 1 Exeggcute
3000 XP
Battle in 10 Raids
3000 XP
Completion Rewards
1 Silver Pinap Berry
1 Metal Coat
10 Ultra Balls
7/9
Task
Reward
Evolve 1 Drowzee
3500 XP
Evolve 1 Cubone
3500 XP
Evolve 1 Scyther
3500 XP
Completion Rewards
10 Ultra Balls
1 Charged TM
3 Premium Raid Passes
8/9
Task
Reward
Catch 2 Omanyte or Kabuto
4000 XP
Catch 2 Lileep or Anorith
4000 XP
Catch 1 Aerodactyl
4000 XP
Completion Rewards
8000 Stardust
Meltan
1 Star Piece
9/9
Task
Reward
Claim Reward!
45000 XP
Claim Reward!
45000 XP
Claim Reward!
45000 XP
Completion Rewards
9000 Stardust
1 Super Incubator
5 Meltan Candy
read moreYou don't receive much Meltan candy from completing these Special Research tasks, so it's still worth obtaining the Mystery Box if you want to evolve Meltan into Melmetal. Transferring a Pokemon through Pokemon Home is the easier way to obtain it if you don't own either of the Let's Go games.
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