Question 1

What is the current market value of Mela #236?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Mela in Paradox Rift at roughly $2.99. Over the last 7 days it gained 5.8%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($2.59), by 15.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.23 to $2.99 (25% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Mela #236 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent direction is upward at 5.8%; current pricing is 34% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $2.23 to $2.99 (25% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($2.59), the card is trading 15.5% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1451% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $18.84, while PSA 10 is $46.37.

Question 3

What is Mela #236 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paradox Rift introduced this print of Mela. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Supporter subtype designation. Card rules text: You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn. Attach a Basic Fire Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon. If you do, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Mela cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Mela printings create a useful comparison set for Mela. This comparison sample includes 3 alternatives across 2 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.08-$8.83, a 10938% band. Against the sample mean of $3.23, this card is -8%. Notable alternatives include Mela #140 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.79, Mela #167 (Paradox Rift) at $0.08, and Mela #254 (Paradox Rift) at $8.83.

Question 5

What set is Mela #236 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paradox Rift was released in 2023. Paradox Rift is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 266 listed cards, this is a very large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Mela is card number 236 with a Ultra Rare designation.

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