Meloetta ex 167 / 86 Pokemon Card from Black Bolt Set

About the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card

Meloetta ex is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 200 HP from the Black Bolt set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 167/86 and is classified as Special Illustration Rare. The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.

Meloetta ex Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Meloetta ex

Card number: 167/86

Set: Black Bolt

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Special Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Basic, ex

Type: Psychic

HP: 200

Artist: LINNE

Release date: July 18, 2025

National Pokédex number: 648

Why Collect the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card?

Meloetta ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Black Bolt set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card

Meloetta ex was illustrated by LINNE.

For Special Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Meloetta ex is about $43.54. Recent listings range from roughly $41.78 (low) to $363 (high), with a mid-point near $49.68. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Black Bolt set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black Bolt set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card

Whether Meloetta ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 4,296 copies of this card, of which 2,929 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 68.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card?

Special Illustration Rare cards such as Meloetta ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (167/86) sits above the set's printed total of 86, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,296 copies to date.

Other Printings of Meloetta ex

Meloetta ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 159 (around

Final Thoughts on the Meloetta ex Pokémon Card

The Meloetta ex pokémon card is a Special Illustration Rare card from the Black Bolt set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $43.54; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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