Meltan

Meltan

Selected Masterpiece • 45/78
Market Price $0.19
Pokémon GO Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Meltan card captures a moment in a workshop, where the small, metallic Pokémon interacts with various tools and objects around it. With its shiny, liquid-like body, Meltan appears curious and playful, as if exploring its surroundings. The backdrop of hanging tools and a toolbox suggests a sense of industriousness, making the scene feel lively and engaging. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate Meltan's unique charm within its mechanical environment.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Metal
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
01/07/2022

Thunder Shock

20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost