Melmetal ex 153/197
Pokemon card from Obsidian Flames · released Aug 11, 2023
Regulation mark GSet code OBF ENWhat the codes mean
Melmetal ex is a Double Rare Metal-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 153/197 in Obsidian Flames (released Aug 11, 2023), illustrated by PLANETA Igarashi. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.88 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$0.99 to ~$0.88, down $0.11.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$0.88 | ~$0.45 | ~$0.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Obsidian Flames |
| Number | 153/197 |
| Rarity | Double Rare |
| Type | Metal |
| HP | 300 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Meltan |
| Artist | PLANETA Igarashi |
| Regulation mark | G |
| Format legality | ExpandedNot in Standard: regulation mark G rotated out on Apr 10, 2026. A reprint with a legal mark can still be played. |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number153/197Card 153 of the 197 in the main Obsidian Flames list.
- Set codeOBF ENOBF is the set code for Obsidian Flames, and EN means an English card. From Scarlet & Violet on, this code replaced the set symbol.
- Regulation markGStandard legality goes by this letter, and G is out of Standard: since Apr 10, 2026 only H and later are legal, unless the card has a reprint with a legal mark.
- RarityDouble Rare: two black stars.
- Illustrator“Illus. PLANETA Igarashi” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Metal-bolizeSearch your deck for up to 2 Basic {M} Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Full Metal Knuckle90+This attack does 30 more damage for each {M} Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Resistance: Grass -30 · Retreat cost: 4
Other Melmetal ex printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.