Melmetal Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
The ultimate Melmetal card collector guide for Mythical binders — top cards, rare pulls, display tips, and evolution spreads.
2025-04-08
Popularity Rank: #530
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #473
2019 survey: #538
#530 / 1025
#0809
Melmetal
Hex Nut Pokémon
✦ Mythical
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0809
Height
2.5 m
Weight
800.0 kg
Capture rate
3 / 255
Generation
Gen VII
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
0
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Gray
Habitat
—
Shape
Humanoid
Why people love Melmetal
Quick read on why Melmetal clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Species lore from Bulbapedia: gigantamax Melmetal is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Meltdown.
- Mythical rarity with a soft spot in fan hearts — Melmetal feels special without being intimidating.
- A staple in our Mythical crowd — Melmetal is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Melmetal from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
Two Star
Mega Rising
Two Star
Mega Rising
Four Diamond
Eevee Grove
Two Diamond
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
Stellar Crown
Double rare
Stellar Crown
Rare
Temporal Forces
Rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Fusion Strike
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
Showing 12 of 25 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan & Michi Method for Melmetal
A workable spread formula for Melmetal — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Melmetal ex #104 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Melmetal binder page.
Melmetal V #SWSH224 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Melmetal binder page.
Lucario & Melmetal GX #224 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Melmetal binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Melmetal mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Melmetal chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Unbroken Bonds
Secret Rare
Mega Rising
Two Star
Mega Rising
Two Star
Mega Rising
Four Diamond
Eevee Grove
Two Diamond
Right page
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
Stellar Crown
Double rare
Stellar Crown
Rare
Temporal Forces
Rare
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
Fusion Strike
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Melmetal cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Try a gunmetal and silver sleeve story around Melmetal's steel-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- For one showcase spread, print a scene that spans multiple pockets (Michi-style), then nest your favourite Melmetal holos around it like a gallery wall.
- National Dex #809 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Melmetal as Hex Nut Pokémon, gray colour stories, and a humanoid silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Melmetal — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
135
Attack
143
Defense
143
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
65
Speed
34
Total: 600
Players file Melmetal around tier "Past" while Ability Iron Fist (Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-steel Melmetal spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Melmetal — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Melmetal, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
Melmetal shows up in Sword lore as at the end of its life-span, melmetal will rust and fall apart.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Canon tags Melmetal as the Hex Nut Pokémon and known for gray colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Melmetal
Spanish
Melmetal
French
Melmetal
Italian
Melmetal
Japanese
メルメタル
Japanese (Romaji)
Melmetal
Korean
멜메탈
Chinese (Simplified)
美录梅塔
Chinese (Traditional)
美錄梅塔
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