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Melmetal
Temporal Forces 117/162 • rare
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Number
- 117/162
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.24
- Artist
- Oswaldo KATO
What it does
At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
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Where it came from
Melmetal was introduced in the 2024 Scarlet & Violet: Temporal Forces expansion, a set centered on the return of ACE SPEC trainer cards and the inclusion of Paradox Pokémon from the distant past and future. As a Steel-type Pokémon, this card represents the modern iteration of the Mythical creature first discovered in the Pokémon GO mobile game. Its inclusion in this set aligns with the ongoing expansion of the Scarlet & Violet trading card game era, which emphasizes the unique mechanics of the Tera Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region.
The artwork for this specific card captures the industrial, fluid nature of Melmetal's liquid metal body, emphasizing its structural complexity and massive scale. Like many cards within the Temporal Forces release, the design focuses on clean lines and a modern card frame aesthetic that distinguishes the current generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was designed to function as a solid Rare-tier card for players, reflecting the consistent effort to maintain a balance of power and artistic variety across each competitive expansion.
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