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Melmetal ex - Obsidian Flames (#153)
- Number
- 153
- Illustrator
- PLANETA Igarashi
- Energy
- Metal
Melmetal ex - Obsidian Flames
Melmetal ex is a Double Rare Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by PLANETA Igarashi. It sits at card number 153 in the Obsidian Flames checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 300 HP and the Stage 1, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is of rarity "Double Rare". Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.98, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Melmetal ex has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#153 in Obsidian Flames) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 32Weak
Weak market heat, icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Sale History 33 sales · since 2023-08-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.64 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.83 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.18 | ||
| RAW | $2.34 | ||
| RAW | $2.19 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.85 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.86 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.41 | ||
| RAW | $2.03 |
Other printings of Melmetal ex
Melmetal ex FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Melmetal ex from Obsidian Flames worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.98 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Melmetal ex?
This printing is of rarity "Double Rare" (the card is labeled "Double Rare" on the checklist). Melmetal ex has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Melmetal ex?
PLANETA Igarashi illustrated this card. See PLANETA Igarashi's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Melmetal ex released?
The Obsidian Flames set released in 2023, so this card (#153 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Melmetal ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Obsidian Flames set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.