Melmetal 129/214

Name: Melmetal #129 - Unbroken Bonds | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sm10-129
Price: 0.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Unbroken Bonds Released: May 3, 2019

Pokémon

Metal Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 132 packs (0.8%) Evolves From: Meltan

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.55 $0.04 (7.84%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.54 $0.03 (5.88%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

1.14 $0.05 (4.59%)

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expansion Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

19.95

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	24.56	—	x45

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
9
40.91%
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PSA 9 Mint
11
50.00%
$24.56
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
4.55%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
4.55%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Melmetal 129/214 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.55 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.82

$0.55

Raw

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PSA 8 —

$24.56

PSA 9 −$7.18

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.55 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Melmetal

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

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Melmetal
National Pokédex #[809]
Card Number 129/214
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date03/05/2019
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Unbroken Bonds
Evolves From
Meltan
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionAlola
Generation Generation 7

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Abilities

Ability: Metal Eater
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Metal Pokémon from your hand. If you do, heal 100 damage from this Pokémon.

Attacks

Heavy Impact130

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a massive metallic figure charging forward with powerful, piston-like arms. Dust and debris scatter around it, emphasizing the relentless force and weight behind its heavy, unstoppable impact.

Playability Overview

Melmetal's ability to heal substantial damage by discarding Metal-type Pokémon encourages strategic hand management, while its heavy attack demands careful energy commitment and a defensive approach to offset its high retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Metal MightThis Melmetal card radiates strength with its robust design. The metallic sheen and bold colors give it a powerful presence, making it perfect for a "Heavy Hitters" page. Pair it with other formidable Pokémon like Steelix or Scizor to showcase that unyielding metal vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Industrial / Powerful / Sleek / Steel Warriors / Toughness

Melmetal 129/214