{"product_id":"meltan-179-162-sv05-temporal-forces-179-162-foil","title":"Meltan - 179\/162 - SV05: Temporal Forces #179\/162 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the SV05: Temporal Forces set, presented in the condition you'd expect from a carefully handled collectible. The card's foil treatment should display its characteristic shimmer, though minor handling marks or surface impressions may be present as is common with foil singles at this grade. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeltan is one of the most unusual and endearing Pokémon to emerge in the modern era — a little mythical creature made almost entirely of metal, with a liquid hex nut for a head and a single wide eye that somehow manages to look both curious and adorable at once. Its origin story was unlike anything the franchise had done before, rolling out through a real-world alternate reality event tied to Pokémon GO before eventually making its way into the main series games. That kind of cross-platform mystique gives Meltan a special place in the hearts of fans who were there for the reveal, and it carries that energy into the card game as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular printing comes from Temporal Forces, the fifth main expansion of the Scarlet and Violet era. Temporal Forces made a significant splash in the TCG community thanks to its introduction of the ACE SPEC mechanic returning in full force, along with a rich theme centered on ancient and future Pokémon, paradox forms, and the time-bending lore surrounding Area Zero. The set brought a huge roster of cards — and with 179\/162 stamped in the corner, this Meltan sits in the coveted Secret Rare territory beyond the set's official numbered ceiling, making it one of the cards that collectors actively chase when completing a master set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoil cards beyond the standard set number are always eye-catching, and this one is no exception. The special illustration treatment elevates what might otherwise be considered a small, humble Pokémon into something genuinely striking on the card. Whether it features an extended art treatment or a unique foil pattern specific to its rarity tier, cards like this are the ones that make binder pages pop and draw attention at any card table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a gameplay standpoint, Meltan has its niche — it's a foundational piece for anyone building toward Melmetal lines, and its presence in a deck can open up interesting evolution strategies depending on the format. But honestly, for most people picking this one up, the appeal is just as much about owning a piece of a well-loved set as it is about sleeving it up for competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a great fit for Scarlet and Violet set completers going for the full Temporal Forces master set, collectors drawn to mythical Pokémon with unique backstories, or anyone who simply wants a beautiful foil card to display or trade. Meltan has earned its cult following, and this printing is a fine way to add it to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689834819750,"sku":"PKQ-542900-FL","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/qKdh6B8NxXyoMjWD6F_5LKhEpoHb4aEZmBlIuXiVEwY.jpg?v=1782191742","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/meltan-179-162-sv05-temporal-forces-179-162-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}