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Melmetal - SM Black Star Promos (#SM181)
- Number
- SM181
- Illustrator
- TOKIYA
- Energy
- Metal
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
Melmetal - SM Black Star Promos
Melmetal is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by TOKIYA. It sits at card number SM181 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $4.14, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Melmetal has been printed 7 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM181 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 51Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 1 hour ago · 2026-06-11 08:15 UTC
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Melmetal FAQ
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How much is Melmetal from SM Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $4.14 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Melmetal?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Melmetal has been printed 7 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Melmetal?
TOKIYA illustrated this card. See TOKIYA's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Melmetal released?
The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM181 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Melmetal?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the SM Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.