Mela Paradox Rift #254
Mela is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Paradox Rift (#254), illustrated by rika. It's a Supporter Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $8.85 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $70 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 8× 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 | $70$45–$99 | |
| PSA 9 | $23$15–$25 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $13$13–$13 | |
| PSA 8 | $12$7–$15 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.69 grading fee → 7.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $70.26 | $70.69 | −$9 | 7.9× |
| PSA 9 | $23.27 | $70.22 | −$56 | 2.6× |
| PSA 8.5 | $13.00 | $70.12 | −$66 | 1.5× |
| PSA 8 | $12.28 | $70.11 | −$67 | 1.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,486 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 34.3% | $70.00 |
| PSA 9 | 53.5% | $23.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 12.2% | $9.00 |
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
21% spreadCurrently 21% cheaper on Cardmarket 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
16% cheaper than the USCard 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.
Card details
Other Mela cards
There are 4 different Mela printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paradox Rift #254 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Mela (Paradox Rift #254) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Mela from Paradox Rift is worth approximately $8.85 ungraded (near-mint), and around $70 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 Mela?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Mela from Paradox Rift is worth around $70 — roughly 8× the raw ungraded value of $8.85.
Should I grade my Mela?
A PSA 10 sells for about $70 versus $8.85 raw — roughly a 8× 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 Mela rare?
Mela is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (card #254), illustrated by rika. Its current blended market value is $8.85 ungraded.