Melmetal ex

Melmetal ex

Selected Masterpiece • 153/197
Market Price $1
Obsidian Flames Scarlet & Violet 2023
The Illustrator

PLANETA Igarashi

PLANETA Igarashi has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Sword & Shield and into Scarlet & Violet. The work favors digital, action-forward staging with focused framing and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Melmetal ex amidst a dynamic scene filled with crackling energy, suggesting a moment of intense action. Its metallic form gleams as it channels power, surrounded by vibrant electric arcs that enhance its imposing presence. The atmosphere feels charged, evoking a sense of anticipation and strength as Melmetal ex prepares for its next move. This snapshot captures the essence of a Pokémon ready to face any challenge with determination.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Card Type Metal
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
11/08/2023

Metal-bolize

Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

Full Metal Knuckle

90+

This attack does 30 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost