Metal Core Barrier Unbroken Bonds #232
Metal Core Barrier is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Unbroken Bonds (#232), illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.. It's a Pokémon Tool Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $3.33 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $18 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 5× 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 | $18$13–$30 | |
| PSA 9 | $6$2–$14 |
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 ~$70.17 grading fee → 5.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $18.26 | $70.17 | −$55 | 5.5× |
| PSA 9 | $5.92 | $70.05 | −$67 | 1.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 213 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 40.8% | $18.00 |
| PSA 9 | 39.4% | $6.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 19.7% | $3.00 |
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
102% spreadCurrently 102% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. 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
Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
If this card is attached to 1 of your Pokémon, discard it at the end of your opponent's turn.
The Metal Pokémon this card is attached to takes 70 less damage from your opponent's attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Card details
Other Metal Core Barrier cards
There are 2 different Metal Core Barrier printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Unbroken Bonds #232 (Rare Secret).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Metal Core Barrier (Unbroken Bonds #232) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Metal Core Barrier from Unbroken Bonds is worth approximately $3.33 ungraded (near-mint), and around $18 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 Metal Core Barrier?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Metal Core Barrier from Unbroken Bonds is worth around $18 — roughly 5× the raw ungraded value of $3.33.
Should I grade my Metal Core Barrier?
A PSA 10 sells for about $18 versus $3.33 raw — roughly a 5× 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 Metal Core Barrier rare?
Metal Core Barrier is a Rare Secret card from Unbroken Bonds (card #232), illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.. Its current blended market value is $3.33 ungraded.