Question 1

What is the current market value of Meltan #SM177?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Meltan in SM Black Star Promos at roughly $1.47. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 24.6%. It now sits 20.1% above its 30-day average of $1.22. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.99 and $1.47, producing a 33% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Meltan #SM177 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (24.6%), and value remains materially above its recent low (48%). With a 33% 90-day spread ($0.99-$1.47), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 20.1% above its 30-day reference ($1.22). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Meltan #SM177 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Meltan appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. The printed flavor text states: "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 Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Metal. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Multiply" and "Beam". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

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. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.04 and $4.18 (10350% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.75), this card is +96%. Notable alternatives include Meltan #45 (Pokémon GO) at $0.05, Meltan #128 (Unbroken Bonds) at $0.09, Meltan #152 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.04, and Meltan #116 (Temporal Forces) at $0.05.

Question 5

What set is Meltan #SM177 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SM Black Star Promos was released in 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Meltan (#SM177) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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