Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #SM181?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Melmetal in SM Black Star Promos at roughly $16.52. Its 7-day trend is negative at 11.0%. It is currently 10.1% below the 30-day average of $18.37. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $11.84 to $19.85 (48% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #SM181 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The market retraced 11.0% this week, and current pricing sits 17% below its recent high watermark. With a 48% 90-day spread ($11.84-$19.85), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 10.1% below its 30-day reference ($18.37). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Melmetal #SM181 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal is a SM Black Star Promos card from the 2017 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Metal. As an evolution, Melmetal develops from Meltan. This card has the following ability: "Metal Eater". Notable move text references "Heavy Impact". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Psychic. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Melmetal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Melmetal printings create a useful comparison set for Melmetal. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $2.53 (4117% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.53), this card is +3017%. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.12, Melmetal #129 (Unbroken Bonds) at $2.53, Melmetal #117 (Temporal Forces) at $0.08, and Melmetal #104 (Stellar Crown) at $0.06.

Question 5

What set is Melmetal #SM181 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series. The checklist contains 250 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Melmetal is card number SM181 with a Promo designation.

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