Melmetal 189/264
Pokemon card from Fusion Strike · released Nov 12, 2021
Regulation mark EWhat the codes mean
Melmetal is a Holo Rare Metal-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 189/264 in Fusion Strike (released Nov 12, 2021), illustrated by Hasuno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.27 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$0.25 to ~$0.27, up $0.02.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$0.27 | ~$0.01 | ~$0.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.24 | ~$0.10 | ~$0.26 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Fusion Strike |
| Number | 189/264 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Metal |
| HP | 150 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Meltan |
| Artist | Hasuno |
| Regulation mark | E |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark E rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number189/264Card 189 of the 264 in the main Fusion Strike list.
- Set symbol
The small Fusion Strike symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markEStandard legality goes by this letter, and E is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Hasuno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ingot Swing80During your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from Pokémon that have an Ability.
Blasting Hammer150Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Resistance: Grass -30 · Retreat cost: 4
Other Melmetal printings
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All Melmetal cards · Fusion Strike price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.