Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #117?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Melmetal (Temporal Forces) sits near $0.13. Week-over-week movement is upward at 2.3%. It now sits 4.0% above its 30-day average of $0.13. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.06 to $0.15 (69% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #117 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (2.3% over 7 days), while the card sits 117% above its 90-day low. With a 69% 90-day spread ($0.06-$0.15), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 4.0% above its 30-day reference ($0.13). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +30646% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $15.00, while PSA 10 is $39.97.

Question 3

What is Melmetal #117 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal appears in Temporal Forces, released in 2024. Card flavor text reads: "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 160. Energy typing is Metal. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Melmetal evolves from Meltan. The printed attacks highlight "Hammer In" and "Iron Bash". 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

Collectors tracking Melmetal often benchmark it against other Melmetal cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.06-$4.32, a 7100% band. Against the sample mean of $0.90, this card is -86%. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #104 (Stellar Crown) at $0.06, Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.20, Melmetal #189 (Fusion Strike) at $0.17, and Melmetal #130 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Melmetal #117 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Temporal Forces was released in 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 218 cards, which categorizes Temporal Forces as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Within this set, Melmetal is card number 117 with a Rare designation.

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