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Meltan
- Number
- 116
- Illustrator
- Taiga Kayama
- Energy
- Metal
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
Meltan - Temporal Forces
Meltan is a Common Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Taiga Kayama. It sits at card number 116 in the Temporal Forces checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.15 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Meltan has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#116 in Temporal Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Meltan
Meltan FAQ
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How much is Meltan from Temporal Forces worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.15 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Meltan?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Meltan has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Meltan?
Taiga Kayama illustrated this card. See Taiga Kayama'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 Meltan released?
The Temporal Forces set released in 2024. This specific card (#116 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Meltan?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Temporal Forces 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.