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Melmetal - Darkness Ablaze (#130)
- Number
- 130
- Illustrator
- NC Empire
- Energy
- Metal
At the end of its life-span, Melmetal will rust and fall apart. The small shards left behind will eventually be reborn as Meltan.
Melmetal - Darkness Ablaze
Melmetal is a Rare Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze Pokémon TCG set, released 2020, illustrated by NC Empire. It sits at card number 130 in the Darkness Ablaze checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 150 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.39 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 (#130 in Darkness Ablaze) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 46Average
Weak icon status.
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
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Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
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| RAW | $0.32 | ||
| RAW | $0.26 | ||
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| RAW | $1.64 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
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| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
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| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
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| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.51 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
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| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.47 |
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 Darkness Ablaze worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.39 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. 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?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?
NC Empire illustrated this card. See NC Empire'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 Darkness Ablaze set released in 2020, so this card (#130 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Melmetal?
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 Darkness Ablaze 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.