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Meltan

Fusion Strike 188/264 • common

Set: Fusion Strike
Number: 188/264
Rarity: Common
Released: 2021
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $0.08
Artist: Teeziro

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What it's worth

$0.08market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.02 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a metal-type card within the Fusion Strike set, this common Meltan serves as a foundational building block for collectors and players alike. Its presence in this series highlights the evolution of distinct creature types, making it a reliable staple for those looking to represent the full breadth of the set.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasicSingle Strike

Cost: metal energyIron Intake

Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyHeadbutt20

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancegrass energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Meltan first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Sword & Shield: Fusion Strike expansion, released in late 2021. This set was designed to introduce the 'Fusion Strike' mechanic, which focuses on synergy between specific cards, though the Meltan card itself serves as a common-rarity utility piece within the larger Metal-type ecosystem. It was created to integrate this unique, mythical creature—originally discovered in Pokémon GO—into the competitive card game landscape.

The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, who is a veteran artist for the Pokémon TCG known for a clean, accessible aesthetic that emphasizes the creature's simple, curious personality. By capturing Meltan in its basic, unevolved form, the design highlights its metallic, amorphous composition. Like many common-tier cards in this era, it was intended to populate the lower levels of deck construction, providing a reliable foundation for players looking to include Metal-type Pokémon in their rotations.

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About Meltan

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