MeltanTemporal Forces #116 Pokémon Card

Meltan is a fascinating Steel-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, first appearing in the mobile game Pokémon Go before making its debut in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. This enigmatic creature is characterized by its unique body composed of liquid metal, with a hexagonal nut serving as its head and a single, black eye. Meltan’s diet consists primarily of metal, which it dissolves and absorbs into its body, using the circulating liquid metal to generate energy. It is often found in industrial areas or places where scrap metal is abundant, drawn to its preferred food source. Meltan evolves into Melmetal, a much larger and more powerful Steel-type Pokémon, through a special mechanic involving Pokémon Go. In the anime, Meltan plays a significant role as one of Ash's Pokémon, showcasing its playful yet determined personality. Its distinctive appearance and unusual biology have made it a popular and memorable addition to the Pokémon universe, representing a blend of the organic and mechanical.