Melmetal (Darkness Ablaze 130) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Melmetal from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare card numbered 130. With a sturdy 150 HP and the heavy-hitting Heavy Impact, it offers straightforward power for Metal-type decks.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Meltan)
• Attacks:
• Energy Link: Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon, dealing 30 damage.
• Heavy Impact: Deals 130 damage, requiring a higher energy cost.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
• Illustrator: NC Empire
• Set: Darkness Ablaze (swsh3)
• Regulation Mark: D
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is identified by card number 130 and classified as a Rare card. The artwork by NC Empire is unique to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh3,” the regulation mark “D,” and the card number 130. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon evolving from Meltan.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Melmetal’s sole printing in this set highlights a powerful Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong attacks and a high retreat cost. The flavor text adds lifecycle lore that complements its robust gameplay presence.