Melmetal ex 153/197

Name: Melmetal ex #153 - Obsidian Flames | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sv3-153
Price: 0.83 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Obsidian Flames Released: Aug 11, 2023

Pokémon

Metal Type Double Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 154.3 packs (0.6%) Evolves From: Meltan

Raw Prices

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0.83 $0.04 (4.60%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	20.24	—	x24
PSA9	14.48	—	x17
PSA8	11.93	—	x14
PSA7	9.50	—	x11

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
27
25.71%
$20.24
PSA 9 Mint
53
50.48%
$14.48
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
19
18.10%
$11.93
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
2.86%
$9.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
1.90%
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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 ex 153/197 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.83 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.14

$0.83

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$9.50

PSA 7 −$20.57

$11.93

PSA 8 −$18.45

$14.48

PSA 9 −$16.23

$20.24

PSA 10 −$11.22

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.83 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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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Melmetal
National Pokédex #[809]
Card Number 153/197
Card RarityDouble Rare
IllustratorPLANETA Igarashi
Release Date11/08/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Obsidian Flames
Evolves From
Meltan
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionAlola
Generation Generation 7

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points300 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Grass -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Metal-bolize
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Full Metal Knuckle90+
This attack does 30 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Rules

Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Melmetal ex standing powerfully amidst surging electric energy and crackling lightning, its metallic body gleaming under a stormy sky, exuding strength and raw mechanical force ready to unleash a powerful strike.

Playability Overview

Melmetal ex’s ability to quickly attach Metal Energy and increase attack damage makes it a versatile tank, but its high retreat cost requires careful energy management and positioning.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric Steel SurgeThis Melmetal ex card has a striking look with its electrifying blue hues and dynamic energy bursts. It stands out as a powerful card, so place it in a section celebrating strength and energy. Pair it with other metallic or electric Pokémon for a cohesive vibe—think of cards like Magnezone or Ampharos to amplify the electric theme!Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Powerful / Electric Blue / High Voltage / Energy Surge

Melmetal ex 153/197

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Artwork Description

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