Melmetal 189 / 264 Pokemon Card from Fusion Strike Set
Melmetal is a Stage 1 Pokémon card with a Single Strike subtype and a Metal type. It has 150 HP and features artwork by Hasuno. This card is part of the…
- Set: Fusion Strike
- Number: 189/264
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Melmetal Pokémon Card
Melmetal is a Metal-type Pokémon card with 150 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 189/264 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “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 Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Melmetal
Card number: 189/264
Set: Fusion Strike
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1, Single Strike
Type: Metal
HP: 150
Artist: Hasuno
Release date: November 12, 2021
National Pokédex number: 809
Why Collect the Melmetal Pokémon Card?
Melmetal is a solid addition to the Fusion Strike set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Melmetal Pokémon Card
Melmetal was illustrated by Hasuno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Melmetal Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Melmetal is about $0.35. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -50% over the last 7 days and -57% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Melmetal Pokémon Card
Whether Melmetal 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 18 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 27.8%. 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 Melmetal Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Melmetal are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 18 copies to date.
Other Printings of Melmetal
Melmetal appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM181 (around $4.32), Unbroken Bonds 129 (around $0.52) and Darkness Ablaze 130 (around $0.41).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Melmetal Pokémon Card
The Melmetal pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.35; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Melmetal card from?
Melmetal is from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 189/264 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Melmetal card?
Melmetal is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Melmetal 189/264 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.35, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
Is the Melmetal card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 18 copies so far, with about 27.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Melmetal?
PSA has graded 18 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 27.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Melmetal card?
Rare Holo cards like Melmetal are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Fusion Strike set released?
The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
Are there other printings of Melmetal?
Yes. Melmetal appears on 7 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.