Melmetal

Melmetal

Selected Masterpiece • 46/78
Market Price $0.13
Pokémon GO Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Shigenori Negishi

Shigenori Negishi has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2011 to 2025, spanning series such as Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and XY. The work leans cartoonish and playful, with balanced, character-forward staging and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Melmetal card captures a moment of this unique Pokémon standing proudly amidst a backdrop of urban structures. Its metallic body gleams under the soft light, reflecting the industrial environment around it. The scene conveys a sense of strength and resilience, as Melmetal appears ready to take on any challenge that comes its way. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the blend of nature and technology in its world.”

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
Sword & Shield
Release
01/07/2022

Headbutt

60

Swinging Smash

30+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 90 more damage for each heads.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost