Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Meltan in an urban setting, nestled against a concrete wall with towering buildings in the background. Its metallic body glistens softly in the light, while its curious eyes seem to take in the surroundings. The scene captures a moment of quiet exploration, as Meltan appears to be both at home and out of place in this environment. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the blend of the Pokémon's unique charm with the starkness of the city.
Essay · SM Black Star Promos
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Catalogue plate
№ SM177/248
Composition
StyleCartoonishDigital
MoodNeutralPlayful
CompositionCharacter FocusSimple
PaletteMetallicMonochromeUrban
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat
Multiply
Search your deck for Meltan and put it onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.
Beam
20
Authorship
More from Shin Nagasawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
SM Black Star Promos, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Meltan
The Meltan canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
