Melmetal ex
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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 $0.72 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $23 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 32× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Verified sales history10 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
| Date | Grade | Price | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | PSA 9 | $20.50 | #129051901 ✓ |
| 9 Jun 2026 | PSA 9 | $15.00 | #133837248 ✓ |
| 21 Apr 2026 | PSA 10 | $99.00 | #103636663 ✓ |
| 17 Apr 2026 | PSA 9 | $15.40 | #146594987 ✓ |
| 9 Apr 2026 | PSA 10 | $16.37 | #117212714 ✓ |
| 23 Feb 2026 | PSA 9 | $13.75 | #112785241 ✓ |
| 8 Feb 2026 | PSA 7 | $9.50 | #137219982 ✓ |
| 18 Nov 2025 | PSA 10 | $19.00 | #127104038 ✓ |
| 14 Nov 2025 | PSA 8 | $12.00 | #130442850 ✓ |
| 25 Sep 2025 | PSA 10 | $44.95 | #121829356 ✓ |
Should you grade it?
Expected return across every likely grade, after fees — the realistic average, not the best case. Only 26.2% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$48); most land at PSA 9 or below.
The odds
Melmetal ex is a Holo / V / ex in Obsidian Flames — the pack's hit slot lands on Holo / V / ex 27.9% of the time, split across 21 holo / v / ex cards in the set, so pulling this exact card is roughly 1 in 75 packs.
Estimates only. Pack odds come from CardTrack's pack model (the same one behind the pack simulator) — not an official rate. Grading odds are the real cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies, so it overstates the true first-submission gem rate. Full grade-by-grade breakdown below.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $23.00 | $70 | −$48 | 31.9× |
| PSA 9 | $15.00 | $70 | −$56 | 20.8× |
| PSA 8 | $11.93 | $70 | −$59 | 16.6× |
⚖️ 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% | $23.00 |
| PSA 9 | 51.5% | $15.00 |
| 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.
Population across gradersPSA, CGC & BGS — every grade, with gem rates
Only 26% of 103 PSA-graded Melmetal ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (27 of 103) — the rest grade lower.
Real graded population from PSA, CGC & BGS — a lower gem rate means a Melmetal ex 10 is harder to pull.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 27 | ✓ 6 cert-verified$23$17–$24 | |
| PSA 9pop 53 | $15$13–$17 | |
| PSA 8pop 18 | $12$5–$12 | |
| PSA 7pop 2 | $10$10–$10 |
Raw condition ladderNM → damaged, with real sold medians where we have them
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
46% spreadCurrently 46% 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.
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Card textAttacks, abilities, weakness / resistance / retreat
Evolves from Meltan.
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
This attack does 30 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the PokémonSpecies, generation, evolution line
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 detailsSet, rarity, artist, Pokédex & specs
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 20 August 2026, Melmetal ex from Obsidian Flames is worth approximately $0.72 ungraded (near-mint), and around $23 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 $23 — roughly 32× the raw ungraded value of $0.72.
Should I grade my Melmetal ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $23 versus $0.72 raw — roughly a 32× 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 $0.72 ungraded.
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