Question 1

What is the current market value of Meltan #188?

Accepted Answer

Meltan from Fusion Strike is currently trading around $0.03. Week-over-week movement is upward at 33.3%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.04) by 25.0%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.02 and a peak around $0.06 (133% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Meltan #188 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (33.3%), and value remains materially above its recent low (50%). With a 133% 90-day spread ($0.02-$0.06), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 25.0% below its 30-day reference ($0.04). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Meltan #188 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Meltan appears in Fusion Strike, released in 2021. Card flavor text reads: "It melts particles of iron and other metals found in the subsoil, so it can absorb them into its body of molten steel." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic and Single Strike subtype designation. Attack line includes "Iron Intake" and "Headbutt". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Grass. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Meltan cards available?

Accepted Answer

Meltan sits within a broader pool of Meltan variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.04-$4.32, a 10700% band. Against the sample mean of $1.00, this card is -97%. Notable alternatives include Meltan #45 (Pokémon GO) at $0.05, Meltan #128 (Unbroken Bonds) at $0.09, Meltan #SM177 (SM Black Star Promos) at $1.47, and Meltan #152 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.04.

Question 5

What set is Meltan #188 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Fusion Strike is 2021. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. The checklist contains 284 cards, placing it in a very large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Fusion Strike checklist, Meltan occupies position #188 as a Common card.

Meltan #188

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