Question 1

What is the current market value of Meltan #179?

Accepted Answer

Meltan from Temporal Forces is currently trading around $5.84. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.4%. It now sits 6.4% above its 30-day average of $5.49. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.13 to $6.08 (33% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Meltan #179 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (-1.4%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 33% 90-day spread ($4.13-$6.08), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 6.4% above its 30-day reference ($5.49). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +749% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $15.42, while PSA 10 is $49.57.

Question 3

What is Meltan #179 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Meltan is a Temporal Forces card from the 2024 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Metal. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Headbutt". Weakness: Fire. Resistance: Grass. Retreat cost is 3 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Meltan cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Meltan checklist helps contextualize this specific Meltan print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.19 (280% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.11), this card is +5209%. Notable alternatives include Meltan #102 (Stellar Crown) at $0.19, Meltan #103 (Stellar Crown) at $0.10, Meltan #116 (Temporal Forces) at $0.06, and Meltan #152 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.13.

Question 5

What set is Meltan #179 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Temporal Forces entered circulation in 2024. Temporal Forces is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 218 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Meltan (#179) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

Meltan #179

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