01Card Stats

Stage 1 GX (evolves from Meltan)

HP 220

TypeMetal

RarityPromo

IllustratorPLANETA Otani

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●●●

SetSM Black Star Promos

Released2017

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Promo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$3.10 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Melmetal — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #809).
Promo-only distribution makes supply meaningfully tighter than mass-retail cards.
Required for any complete Melmetal master set across eras.
Collectors of the SM Black Star Promos set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 GX Melmetal with 220 HP; top attack near 110 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Hard Coat

This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Metal Blast Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 110+ damage

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

Iron Force-GX Cost: Metal

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: Fire ×2
Resistance: Psychic -20
Retreat cost: 4

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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