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Meltan - Temporal Forces (#179)
- Number
- 179
- Illustrator
- Masa
- Energy
- Metal
It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy.
Meltan - Temporal Forces
Meltan is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Masa. It sits at card number 179 in the Temporal Forces checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $6.23, 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 (#179 in Temporal Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 57Average
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Sale History 26 sales · since 2024-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $5.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.86 | ||
| RAW | $4.38 | ||
| RAW | $4.58 | ||
| RAW | $4.69 | ||
| RAW | $4.10 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.15 | ||
| RAW | $5.08 | ||
| RAW | $4.77 | ||
| RAW | $4.56 | ||
| RAW | $4.98 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.21 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.69 | ||
| RAW | $2.71 | ||
| RAW | $3.57 | ||
| RAW | $2.56 | ||
| RAW | $2.43 | ||
| RAW | $2.18 | ||
| RAW | $2.77 | ||
| RAW | $2.96 | ||
| RAW | $4.67 |
Other printings of Meltan
Meltan FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Meltan from Temporal Forces worth?
Recent recorded market price is $6.23 (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 Meltan?
This printing is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" 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?
Masa illustrated this card. See Masa'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, so this card (#179 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Meltan?
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 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.