Meltan Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #188

Character Intro

Meltan from Fusion Strike (#188) is a Basic Metal-type with 70 HP and the straightforward attack Headbutt. It’s a simple, engaging pickup for collectors and a clean fit for Single Strike builds that value clarity over complexity.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, Single Strike
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: E
• Attacks:
• Iron Intake: Heals 30 damage from Meltan (cost: Metal)
• Headbutt: Deals 20 damage (cost: 2 Colorless)
• Abilities: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: “It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel.”
• Illustrator: Teeziro
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Fusion Strike set, identified as card number 188. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate print variants. The card is a Basic, Single Strike Pokémon, making it a straightforward addition to Metal-type decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Meltan card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh8,” regulation mark “E,” and the illustrator Teeziro’s distinctive artwork style. The card’s market reference query is “Meltan Fusion Strike 188.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with a metal-type theme, preserving the card’s surface and edges is important to maintain its collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent fading or warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: This set features Meltan as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with healing and modest damage attacks. It fits well into Single Strike strategies but has no abilities. The set’s artwork and design highlight Meltan’s molten steel nature. Release date is unknown for this printing.