Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #129?

Accepted Answer

For Melmetal in Unbroken Bonds, the current reference price is $0.49. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.52, this card is now 5.5% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.49 to $0.55 (12% spread), a low-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #129 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 12% 90-day spread ($0.49-$0.55), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.52), the card is trading 5.5% lower. Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $8.04, representing +1541% over raw value.

Question 3

What is Melmetal #129 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2019, Unbroken Bonds introduced this print of Melmetal. The printed flavor text states: "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. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Meltan. Printed ability include "Metal Eater". Attack line includes "Heavy Impact". It has a weakness to Fire and resistance to Psychic. The retreat cost for this card is 4. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Melmetal cards available?

Accepted Answer

Melmetal sits within a broader pool of Melmetal variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $4.32 (7100% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.84), this card is -41%. 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 #189 (Fusion Strike) at $0.17.

Question 5

What set is Melmetal #129 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Unbroken Bonds was released in 2019. Unbroken Bonds is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. Set size is 234 cards, which categorizes Unbroken Bonds as large. As of 2026, the set is 7 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Melmetal (#129) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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