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Mysterious new Pokémon revealed to be Meltan, coming to Let’s Go

He'll always be Nutto to us

Last weekend, a mysterious, never-before-seen Pokémon appeared in Pokémon GO, much to the confusion of just about everyone. We dubbed it Nutto at the time, but now we know its real name.

The Pokémon Company has revealed that Nutto is actually called Meltan, an ancient mythical Pokémon that even Professor Oak has never seen before! Meltan, a pure steel-type Pokémon, will be available first in the upcoming Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee in November, and it sounds like it might be unlocked by doing something in Pokémon GO, though exactly what is a little unclear.

You can read more about Meltan and its role in Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee below, or scroll a little further down to watch the reveal trailer.

What Is Meltan?

A new species of Pokémon—one that nobody has ever seen before—has been discovered! This Pokémon is called Meltan, and as of now, it is quite the enigma.

Name: Meltan
Category: Hex Nut Pokémon
Type: Steel
Height: 0’08”
Weight: 17.6 lbs.

Most of Meltan’s body is made from liquid metal, and its shape is very fluid. It can use its liquid arms and legs to corrode metal and absorb it into its own body.

Meltan generates electricity using the metal it absorbs from outside sources. It uses this electricity as an energy source and also as an attack that can be fired from its eye.

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Clearly a curious Pokémon, Meltan is very expressive and shows an interest in all kinds of things.

Mysterious Pokémon GO Sightings

Many reports have come in about sightings of Ditto in Pokémon GO that have transformed into Meltan. The number of sightings has significantly decreased over the past few days, but it appears these “Meltan” are still appearing in various areas.

Research is being conducted on these appearances of Meltan, but we have learned that Pokémon GO is somehow key to meeting this curious new Pokémon in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! We’ll be sure to provide updates as we discover more!

Oliver Brandt

Deputy Editor, sometimes-reviewer, and Oxford comma advocate. If something's published on Vooks, there's a good chance I looked over it first. I spend way too much on games and use way too many em dashes.