Mela #254
As card #254 in Paradox Rift, Mela is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card worth about $9.80 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Mela #254 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Mela at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €6.21 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.80 (Holofoil).
- Paradox Rift, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Short-term trend -2.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
Mela price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mela #254.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.26
- Mid
- $9.93
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mela #254
Mela is the #254 of 182 card in Paradox Rift, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Trainer of the Supporter type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by rika; the Holofoil printing sits around $9.80, spanning $7.26–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #254 / 182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- rika
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Mela attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mela #254 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Mela price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mela #254.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($9.80) — 1 version in total.
In the $9.80 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $9.80 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Mela trends at €6.21 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.48, lowest NM €4.90).
Mela price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.20 over 7 days versus €6.36 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €5.85, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.21.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $9.10–$9.80. The most recent snapshot of $9.80 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Mela?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Mela at $9.80 nets roughly $8.20 on eBay, $8.25 on TCGplayer, $8.96 via Cardmarket, $8.43 on Whatnot or $9.80 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.60.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mela #254.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Mela?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mela #254 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.80 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $55.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Mela within Paradox Rift
By market value Mela sits at #34 of 53 in Paradox Rift (set median $13.06).
That is 25% below the middle of the set — a top-38% position.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Mela valuable
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- rika illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- As a Special Illustration Rare, Mela sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Mela
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Special Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Mela can realise well above the $7.26 low end.
- Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Mela can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.80 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.20 and €6.36) to time entries and exits.
Mela value questions
What is Mela #254 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $9.80 (low $7.26, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.21.
Is Mela a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Mela?
Mela is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Mela have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.80). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Mela?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.80. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Mela's value?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by rika also matters to collector demand.
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