Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #189?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal (Fusion Strike) is presently valued at about $0.16 in raw condition. Over the last 7 days it gained 77.8%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.12), by 31.1%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.09 to $0.26 (106% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #189 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly movement is positive (77.8%), and value remains materially above its recent low (78%). With a 106% 90-day spread ($0.09-$0.26), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 31.1% above its 30-day reference ($0.12). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. 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. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$16.52, a 27433% band. Against the sample mean of $3.26, this card is -95%. 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 #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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