Melmetal
Melmetal is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from SM Black Star Promos (#SM181). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.14 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2017. Compare recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying.
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Who is this card for?
Melmetal suits collectors working on SM Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Melmetal from SM Black Star Promos?
Melmetal is a Pokémon card in SM Black Star Promos numbered SM181. Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years. National Pokédex #809. This printing is from SM Black Star Promos.
What is Melmetal worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.14 for Melmetal. Low and high spread runs $3.04 to $51.09. This printing is from SM Black Star Promos. Collector number SM181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Promo. The set released in 2017.
| Set | SM Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | SM181 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €9.29 |
| Holofoil | $4.14 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 150 |
|---|---|
| Types | Metal |
| Evolves from | Meltan |
| Heavy Impact | MetalColorlessColorlessColorless 130 |
| Metal Eater | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Metal Pokémon from your hand. If you do, heal 100 damage from this Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Melmetal?
Melmetal is listed as Promo in SM Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. This printing is from SM Black Star Promos. Collector number SM181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Promo.
What are the key details for Melmetal?
Catalog fields: set SM Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by TOKIYA. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. This printing is from SM Black Star Promos. Collector number SM181 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Melmetal (#SM181) is a promo-line printing from SM Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Melmetal is catalogued as Promo printing in SM Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $4.14.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $4.14 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Melmetal worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.14 for ungraded Melmetal from SM Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo.
What set is Melmetal from?
Melmetal is listed in SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon) as card #SM181. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Melmetal?
Our catalog lists Melmetal as Promo in SM Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Melmetal good for collectors or players?
Melmetal includes gameplay stats in SM Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.