To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, Niantic is hosting a number of events in Pokémon GO. New Special Research for the Mythical Pokémon Meltan is available now. Also known as the Hex Nut Pokémon, Meltan can evolve into Melmetal if you meet certain criteria. Unlike other Mythical Pokémon, both Meltan and Melmetal can be placed at Gyms to defend them.
Meltan and Melmetal are the first Mythical Pokémon that can defend Gyms in Pokémon GO
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