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Melmetal
- Number
- 129
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Metal
Revered long ago for its capacity to create iron from nothing, for some reason it has come back to life after 3,000 years.
Melmetal - Unbroken Bonds
Melmetal is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Unbroken Bonds Pokémon TCG set, released 2018, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 129 in the Unbroken Bonds checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.52 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Melmetal has been printed 7 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#129 in Unbroken Bonds) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Melmetal
Melmetal FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Melmetal from Unbroken Bonds worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.52 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Melmetal?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Melmetal has been printed 7 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Melmetal?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou'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 released?
The Unbroken Bonds set released in 2018. This specific card (#129 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Melmetal?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Unbroken Bonds 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.