Question 1

What is the current market value of Meltan #129?

Accepted Answer

For Meltan in Darkness Ablaze, the current reference price is $0.09. Over the last 7 days it declined 13.7%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.09). The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.04 and a peak around $0.12 (89% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Meltan #129 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 13.7% this week, and current pricing sits 25% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.04 to $0.12 (89% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.09), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Meltan #129 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Meltan is a Darkness Ablaze card from the 2020 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It dissolves and eats metal. Circulating liquid metal within its body is how it generates energy." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Headbutt" and "Beam". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Grass. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Meltan cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Meltan checklist helps contextualize this specific Meltan print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $6.47 (9143% spread). The current card sits -92% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.18. Notable alternatives include Meltan #102 (Stellar Crown) at $0.18, Meltan #103 (Stellar Crown) at $0.11, Meltan #116 (Temporal Forces) at $0.07, and Meltan #179 (Temporal Forces) at $6.47.

Question 5

What set is Meltan #129 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020. Darkness Ablaze is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. The checklist contains 201 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Meltan (#129) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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