Melony - How To Beat | Pokemon Sword Shield

Last Updated: August 21, 2022 10:59 PM

Read this article to find out how to beat Gym Leader Melony in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Check out what Pokemon she uses and what Pokemon you should bring!!!

Table of Contents

Melony's Pokemon
What Pokemon Should You Bring?
Tips to Defeat Melony
Background & Rewards
Gordie - Son Of Melony

Gym Leaders - How To Beat Guides
Milo	Nessa	Kabu
Bea Sword Only	Allister Shield Only	Opal
Gordie Sword Only	Melony Shield Only	Piers
Raihan	Leon	Hop

Check Out All Gym Leaders Here!

Melony's Pokemon

Pokemon	Type/Level	Weakness
Frosmoth	Lv. 40	4x
Darmanitan (Galar)	Lv. 40
Eiscue	Lv. 41
Lapras (Dynamax)	Lv. 42

Recommended Pokemon Against Gym Leader Melony

Bring Steel, Fire, & Electric Pokemon

Aside from Ice, Melony's Pokemon also have secondary types that can counter your main damage dealer. Make sure to bring some steel and electric type Pokemon in order to counter the gym leader's dual type Pokemon.

Check Out Damage Type Effectiveness Here!

Recommended Pokemon To Bring

Pokemon	Type	Catch Location
Perrserker		- Evolve Galarian Meowth at Level 28. - Route 7 - Route 9 - Lake of Outrage (Hail)
Cinderace		- Final evolution of Scorbunny (Level 35) - Select Scorbunny as your starter Pokemon
Corviknight		- Final evolution of Rookidee (Level 38) - Slumbering Weald - Dusty Bowl (Snow) - Lake of Outrage (All weather)
Excadrill		- Final evolution of Drilbur (Level 31) - Giant's Mirror (All weather) - Lake of Outrage (Sandstorm)
Coalossal		- Final evolution of Rolycoly (Level 36) - Dusty Bowl (Clear) - Lake of Outrage (Clear)
Manectric		- Final evolution of Electrike (Level 26) - Giant's Seat (Thunderstorm) - Axew’s Eye (Thunderstorm) - Giant's Cap (Thunderstorm)

Tips to Defeat Melony

Recommended Level: 42

Make sure to level your Pokemon up to around level 42. Melony's Pokemon will have levels ranging from 38~42. Ensure that you are prepared for the fight with Pokemon that are at a high enough level!

Check Out the Leveling Guide Here!

Bring Items to Heal Status Effects

Melony's Pokemon will also have the ability to apply status effects to your team such as freezing! Make sure to counteract this by bringing some items that heal status effects for the fight!

Avoid Only Using Fire Types

Despite being primarily ice types, Melony's Pokemon may also have a second type such as Lapras. Make sure to bring other Pokemon to effectively counter the secondary types of these Pokemon!

Check Out the Type Effectiveness Chart Here!

How to Counter Melony's Pokemon

Pokemon	How to Counter
Darmanitan (Galar)	Will change its type after its HP is brought down to a certain level. Immediately bring it down with a strong effective attack
Eiscue	This Pokemon's Ice Face skill allows it to negate a Physical attack once. Use Special attacks to bring it down quickly
Lapras	This Pokemon will Dynamax. Keep in mind that it is also a water type, so avoid using a fire Pokemon against it

Melony - Gym Leader Overview

Melony is a strong Gym Leader who's got ice in her veins! She is the 6th Gym Leader that you will need to face in Pokemon Shield.

Rewards Gained When Beating Melony

Money	6,720
Badge	Ice Badge
Uniform	Ice-Type Uniform

Exclusive to Pokemon Shield

Melony is a Gym Leader that only appears to players with the Pokemon Shield version.

Gordie - Son Of Melony

Pokemon Sword players will face Gordie, a Gym Leader that specializes in Rock type Pokemon. Gordie, ever a hard worker, was given the best education possible by his mother Melony.

Version Differences