While valuable Pokemon like Jirachi set a good precedent ... Melmetal's tepid popularity and lack of gorgeous art. Unfortunately, Melmetal VMAX has seen better days, as it once sat closer to ...

In this Pokemon Pocket Meta Report, we break down the best meta and off-meta decks featuring powerful Pokemon like Nidoking, Melmetal, and Mewtwo! Find out which combinations are dominating the ladder ...

The attached meme humorously highlighted this outlier status, pointing out how no other Pokemon in the same rarity category can take up a spot on gym defense — only the Melmetal line.