Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #130?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal from Darkness Ablaze is currently trading around $0.23. Over the last 7 days it declined 60.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.21), by 9.7%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.11 and $0.26, producing a 65% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #130 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 60.0% over 7 days, with the card now 12% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.11 and $0.26 create a 65% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.21), the card is trading 9.7% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Melmetal #130 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal is a Darkness Ablaze card from the 2020 release window. The printed flavor text states: "At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Meltan. Notable move text references "Energy Link" and "Heavy Impact". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Grass. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Melmetal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Melmetal printings create a useful comparison set for Melmetal. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.07 and $16.52 (23500% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.25), this card is -93%. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.12, Melmetal #129 (Unbroken Bonds) at $2.53, Melmetal #SM181 (SM Black Star Promos) at $16.52, and Melmetal #117 (Temporal Forces) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Melmetal #130 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. With 201 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Darkness Ablaze checklist, Melmetal occupies position #130 as a Rare card.

Melmetal #130

Price history

All Melmetal cards

Card details

Attacks