Melmetal Darkness Ablaze #130
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Melmetal is a Rare Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#130), illustrated by NC Empire. It's a Stage 1 Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP, evolving from Meltan, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.39 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $40 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 103× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
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Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 5 | $40$40–$40 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Only 56% of 9 PSA-graded Melmetal copies are a gem-mint 10 (5 of 9) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (3 grades)
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.39 grading fee → 102.6× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | $70.39 | −$31 | 102.6× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
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
72% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Meltan.
“At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.”
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 cards
There are 7 different Melmetal printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #130 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Melmetal (Darkness Ablaze #130) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Melmetal from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $0.39 ungraded (near-mint), and around $40 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?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Melmetal from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $40 — roughly 103× the raw ungraded value of $0.39.
Should I grade my Melmetal?
A PSA 10 sells for about $40 versus $0.39 raw — roughly a 103× 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 rare?
Melmetal is a Rare card from Darkness Ablaze (card #130), illustrated by NC Empire. Its current blended market value is $0.39 ungraded.