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Melmetal ex
Obsidian Flames 153/197 • holo-rare
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 153/197
- Rarity
- Double Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $0.89
- Artist
- PLANETA Igarashi
What it does
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
This attack does 30 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
The Melmetal ex card, numbered 153/197, was released in the 2023 Obsidian Flames expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Melmetal, a Mythical Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation, serves as the centerpiece of this design, representing the evolution of the previously elusive Meltan. This specific iteration falls under the 'ex' mechanic, which returned to the TCG in the Scarlet & Violet series, focusing on high-HP Pokémon with powerful abilities and attacks that reward opponents with extra Prize cards upon being knocked out.
The artwork for this card was rendered by illustrator 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for its clean, 3D-rendered style that highlights the metallic textures and imposing stature of Steel-type Pokémon. Designed to offer a balanced competitive presence, the card features the 'Hard Coat' Ability, which reduces damage taken from attacks, reflecting Melmetal’s reputation for defensive resilience in gameplay. It was received as a standard but effective addition to the Obsidian Flames set, serving as a functional tool for players utilizing Metal-type deck archetypes.
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