Melmetal-GX

Melmetal-GX

Selected Masterpiece • SM178/248
Artist PLANETA Otani
Market Price $2.91
SM Black Star Promos Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

PLANETA Otani

PLANETA Otani is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2019, with artwork appearing across the Sun & Moon era. Frequent appearances include SM Black Star Promos and Lost Thunder, rendered in colorful, energetic digital compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Melmetal-GX card captures a moment of this metallic Pokémon standing resolutely, surrounded by a vibrant landscape that hints at its strength and resilience. Its body, composed of gleaming metal parts, reflects the sunlight, emphasizing its robust nature. The scene conveys a sense of determination, as Melmetal seems ready to defend its territory or assist its allies. This snapshot beautifully illustrates the balance between power and the serene environment it inhabits.”

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 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Metal
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/02/2017

Metal Blast

110+

This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Iron Force-GX

Attach any number of Metal Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost