Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #130?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal (Darkness Ablaze) is presently valued at about $0.23 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +0.6%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.22), by 5.8%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.13 to $0.25 (52% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #130 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at +0.6%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.13 and $0.25 create a 52% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Current value is 5.8% above its 30-day reference ($0.22). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +17291% premium over raw value. PSA 10 is currently around $40.00.

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. Retreat cost is 4 energy. 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. Comparable prices currently cover $0.09-$4.32, a 4700% band. Against the sample mean of $0.91, this card is -75%. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #104 (Stellar Crown) at $0.09, Melmetal #117 (Temporal Forces) at $0.14, Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.20, and Melmetal #189 (Fusion Strike) at $0.17.

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.

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