Melmetal (Japanese)
S8: Fusion Arts · 072/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8: Fusion ArtsNumber
072/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Melmetal (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Melmetal (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #072/100 of the S8: Fusion Arts set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Melmetal (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Melmetal (Japanese) (Rare, S8: Fusion Arts #072/100) changes hands at roughly $0.68, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.68, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.70.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.70 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.68 | 5 |
Collector Outlook for Melmetal (Japanese)
Melmetal (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Melmetal (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
