Meltan 152 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Meltan is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Nobuhiro Imagawa and is part of the Obsidian Flames set from the Scarlet & Violet…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 152/197
- Rarity: Common
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About the Meltan Pokémon Card
Meltan is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 152/197 and is classified as Common. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “They live as a group, but when the time comes, one strong Meltan will absorb all the others and evolve.”.
Meltan Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Meltan
Card number: 152/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Metal
HP: 70
Artist: Nobuhiro Imagawa
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 808
Why Collect the Meltan Pokémon Card?
Meltan is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Meltan Pokémon Card
Meltan was illustrated by Nobuhiro Imagawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Meltan Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Meltan is about $0.18. Recent listings range from roughly $0.03 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Meltan Pokémon Card
Whether Meltan is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 6 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Meltan Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Meltan was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Meltan
Meltan appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Temporal Forces 179 (around $6.28), SM Black Star Promos SM177 (around