Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #189?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal (Fusion Strike) is presently valued at about $0.23 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.2%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.23). Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.14 and $0.25, producing a 48% range and moderate-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #189 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: We observe a -1.2% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 48% 90-day spread ($0.14-$0.25), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.23), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +8513% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $9.00, while PSA 10 is $19.81.

Question 3

What is Melmetal #189 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal is a Fusion Strike card from the 2021 release window. Card flavor text reads: "Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Metal. Melmetal evolves from Meltan. Notable move text references "Ingot Swing" and "Blasting Hammer". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Grass. It requires 4 energy to retreat. 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 $0.06 and $4.32 (7100% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.89), this card is -74%. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #104 (Stellar Crown) at $0.06, Melmetal #117 (Temporal Forces) at $0.14, Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.20, and Melmetal #130 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Melmetal #189 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Fusion Strike was released in 2021. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. With 284 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Melmetal is card number 189 with a Rare Holo designation.

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