Meltan Collector’s Guide: Temporal Forces #179

Character Intro

Meltan appears in the Temporal Forces set as card number 179, classified as an Illustration Rare. It has 80 HP and a single attack, Headbutt. The vibrant illustration makes it a standout pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Headbutt (Metal, Metal) – 50 damage
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Regulation Mark: H
• Flavor Text: “It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.”
• Illustrator: Masa
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Meltan appears in the Temporal Forces set, numbered 179, and is classified as an Illustration Rare. The card features no abilities but has a single attack, Headbutt, which deals 50 damage for two Metal energy costs. The card’s HP is 80, making it a modestly durable Basic Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Illustration Rare rarity, the regulation mark H, and its set code sv5. The card’s unique flavor text and Masa’s illustration style help distinguish it from other Meltan printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Meltan card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare status, careful handling is recommended to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): This set includes the Illustration Rare Meltan #179, showcasing a Metal-type Basic Pokémon with a simple but effective attack and unique flavor text emphasizing its metal-eating biology. The set’s artwork and card design highlight Meltan’s distinctive characteristics.