Meltan – Unbroken Bonds (#128)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meltan (#128) is a Common card from Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Steel Melt attack (10+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Metal Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.13, Cardmarket average sale is €0.11, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.13
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.10
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Card Number
- 128
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Melmetal
Attacks & Strategy
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Steel Melt
[Metal]
— 10+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Metal Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meltan from Unbroken Bonds (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Meltan 128 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Meltan's Steel Melt deals 10+ damage for Metal energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Metal Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Meltan Cards
Looking for other Meltan cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbroken Bonds #128 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.13 |
�📦 Unbroken Bonds Set Context
This Meltan is part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Meltan card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Unbroken Bonds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Unbroken Bonds
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meltan 128 was released in 2019 in the Unbroken Bonds expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unbroken Bonds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Meltan have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Meltan card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Meltan works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.