Melmetal Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds #129

Character Intro

Melmetal from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 129 with 150 HP. It features the Metal Eater ability and the Heavy Impact attack, making it a sturdy addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Meltan)
• Ability: Metal Eater — Discard a Metal Pokémon from your hand once per turn to heal 100 damage from Melmetal.
• Attack: Heavy Impact — Costs 1 Metal and 3 Colorless energy, deals 130 damage.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
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Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series’ Unbroken Bonds set as card number 129. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by Kouki Saitou. No release date is documented for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Melmetal. Identifiers include the set code “sm10” and card number 129. The card is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with the subtype “Stage 1.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Rare Holo, store Melmetal in protective sleeves and keep it out of direct sunlight to preserve the holographic finish. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Melmetal’s debut here showcases its Metal typing and notable healing via Metal Eater, aligning with the set’s emphasis on synergy between Pokémon and their abilities.

This guide covers all known details for the Melmetal card from Unbroken Bonds #129. For further updates, consult official Pokémon TCG resources.