Meltan

Meltan was originally introduced in 2018 as a mythical Pokémon discovered in the Pokémon GO mobile game, marking the first time a new species was debuted exclusively through a tie-in with the Niantic application. As a Steel-type Pokémon composed of liquid metal, its design incorporates a hexagonal nut as a head, playing on the theme of industrial transformation and salvage. The creature's integration into the core series card game series followed shortly thereafter to capitalize on its unique status as a cross-platform mystery.

The 102/142 Meltan card featured in the Stellar Crown expansion is a common-rarity print that utilizes clean, digital-style character art typical of modern standard sets. Illustrators for these common cards generally prioritize clarity and functional consistency within the game's mechanics, focusing on portraying Meltan's simple, curious demeanor. While these cards are widely circulated and serve as foundational elements for players building metal-type decks, they are primarily valued by collectors for the card's accessible aesthetic and its role in representing the broader technological themes of the Scarlet & Violet era.