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Meltan

Obsidian Flames 152/197 • common

Set: Obsidian Flames
Number: 152/197
Rarity: Common
Released: 2023
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $0.13
Artist: Nobuhiro Imagawa

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Nov 5, 2026$0.06 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type creature, this card offers a solid foundation for players looking to integrate durable elemental strategies into their deck. Its common rarity makes it an accessible and essential building block for collectors who appreciate the foundational elements of the game.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: metal energyMelt20

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Meltan first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Obsidian Flames expansion, released in 2023. This set is notable within the Scarlet & Violet series for introducing Tera Pokémon ex with type-shifted elemental alignments, reflecting the changing landscape of the franchise's mechanics. The card was created to provide a basic, accessible entry point for players utilizing the Metal type within the standard competitive format.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is known for a clean, expressive style that frequently emphasizes the whimsical personality of smaller Pokémon. In this illustration, Meltan is depicted in its characteristic liquid-metal form, rendered with soft highlights to emphasize its unique anatomy. Like many common-rarity cards in modern sets, its design is intended to function as a foundational piece for deck building, balancing simple gameplay utility with consistent, high-quality aesthetic standards.

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About Meltan

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