Question 1

What is the current market value of Melmetal #129?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Melmetal in Unbroken Bonds at roughly $2.53. Week-over-week movement is upward at 25.4%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.98), by 28.0%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.18 and a peak around $2.53 (53% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Melmetal #129 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (25.4%), and value remains materially above its recent low (114%). With a 53% 90-day spread ($1.18-$2.53), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 28.0% above its 30-day reference ($1.98). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

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. 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. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $16.52 (23500% spread). The current card sits -12% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.86. Notable alternatives include Melmetal #46 (Pokémon GO) at $0.12, Melmetal #SM181 (SM Black Star Promos) at $16.52, Melmetal #117 (Temporal Forces) at $0.08, and Melmetal #104 (Stellar Crown) at $0.07.

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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