Melmetal ex Obsidian Flames #153
Melmetal ex is a Double Rare Pokémon card from Obsidian Flames (#153), illustrated by PLANETA Igarashi. It's a Stage 1 ex Metal-type Pokémon with 300 HP, evolving from Meltan, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.89 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $20 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 23× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $20$16–$50 | |
| PSA 9 | $14$6–$15 | |
| PSA 8 | $12$5–$12 | |
| PSA 7 | $10$10–$10 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.19 grading fee → 22.7× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $20.24 | $70.19 | −$51 | 22.7× |
| PSA 9 | $14.48 | $70.13 | −$57 | 16.3× |
| PSA 8 | $11.93 | $70.11 | −$59 | 13.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 103 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 26.2% | $20.00 |
| PSA 9 | 51.5% | $14.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 22.3% | $1.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
26% spreadCurrently 26% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Evolves from Meltan.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
Card details
Other Melmetal ex cards
There are 3 different Melmetal ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Obsidian Flames #153 (Double Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Melmetal ex (Obsidian Flames #153) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Melmetal ex from Obsidian Flames is worth approximately $0.89 ungraded (near-mint), and around $20 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Melmetal ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Melmetal ex from Obsidian Flames is worth around $20 — roughly 23× the raw ungraded value of $0.89.
Should I grade my Melmetal ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $20 versus $0.89 raw — roughly a 23× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Melmetal ex rare?
Melmetal ex is a Double Rare card from Obsidian Flames (card #153), illustrated by PLANETA Igarashi. Its current blended market value is $0.89 ungraded.