Meltan Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
Meltan cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Arceus and Deoxys.
2025-03-29
Popularity Rank: #542
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: #428
2019 survey: #769
#542 / 1025
#0808
Meltan
Hex Nut Pokémon
✦ Mythical
It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0808
Height
0.2 m
Weight
8.0 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
Ball
Meltan — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Meltan clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Mythical rarity with a soft spot in fan hearts — Meltan feels special without being intimidating.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Meltan is tiny in the best possible way.
- A staple in our Mythical crowd — Meltan is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Meltan from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Eevee Grove
One Diamond
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Stellar Crown
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Temporal Forces
Illustration rare
Temporal Forces
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Darkness Ablaze
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
Showing 12 of 13 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Meltan edition
Spread layout for Meltan, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Meltan #102 (Stellar Crown) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Meltan an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Meltan #128 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Meltan binder page.
Meltan #SM177 (SM Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Meltan 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).
Meltan mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Meltan chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Stellar Crown
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
Mega Rising
One Diamond
Eevee Grove
One Diamond
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Stellar Crown
Common
Right page
Temporal Forces
Illustration rare
Temporal Forces
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Darkness Ablaze
Common
Pokémon GO
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Meltan 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)
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Scene art via artofpkm.com — 190909 pokecen osakaDX 01-thumb-autox871-58812-1
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
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Meltan duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Meltan single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Arceus, Deoxys, and Hoopa so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a gunmetal and silver sleeve story around Meltan's steel-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- With catch rate 3, Meltan is a trophy species in the games — treat your binder like a highlight reel: fewer slots, higher average rarity.
Meltan: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Meltan — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
46
Attack
65
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
35
Speed
34
Total: 300
Players file Meltan around tier "Past" while Ability Magnet Pull (Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-steel Meltan spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Meltan — 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 Meltan, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
Canon tags Meltan 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.
A second dex beat (Shield) frames Meltan as they live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong meltan will absorb all the others and evolve. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Meltan
Spanish
Meltan
French
Meltan
Italian
Meltan
Japanese
メルタン
Japanese (Romaji)
Meltan
Korean
멜탄
Chinese (Simplified)
美录坦
Chinese (Traditional)
美錄坦
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