Melmetal VMAX #80
📉 Dip AlertMelmetal VMAX is card #80 from Pokémon GO, a Secret Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $12.23 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Melmetal VMAX #80 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Melmetal VMAX at a glance
- Live market value $12.23 for the Holofoil print.
- From Pokémon GO (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- 7-day average €18.09; 30-day average €18.00.
- Secret Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €18.34.
Melmetal VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Melmetal VMAX #80.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $12.74
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Melmetal VMAX #80
Printed as #80 in Pokémon GO, Melmetal VMAX belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2022. A Metal-type (330 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $12.23, spanning $10.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Pokémon GO
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #80 / 78
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- HP
- 330
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Melmetal V
- Released
- 2022/07/01
Melmetal VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Melmetal VMAX #80 — the playability layer behind the price.
G-Max Juggernaut
This attack does 60 more damage for each extra Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon (in addition to this attack's cost). You can't add more than 120 damage in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Melmetal VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Melmetal VMAX #80.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($12.23).
At $12.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $12.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Melmetal VMAX trends at €18.34 on Cardmarket (avg sold €17.94, lowest NM €5.90).
Melmetal VMAX price history & movement
Recent sales average €18.09 over 7 days versus €18.00 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0.5%).
Single-day average: €16.00; Cardmarket trend price €18.34.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $12.23–$12.81. The most recent snapshot of $12.23 sits 0% up that range, 4.5% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 4.5% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Melmetal VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $12.23 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $10.31 via eBay's default tier, $10.37 on TCGplayer, $11.27 on Cardmarket, $10.60 on Whatnot and $12.23 selling directly — a $1.92 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a secret rare card, Melmetal VMAX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Melmetal VMAX #80.
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 Melmetal VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Melmetal VMAX #80 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Melmetal VMAX #80.
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 $12.23 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 $58.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-46.1% 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.
Melmetal VMAX within Pokémon GO
By market value Melmetal VMAX sits at #7 of 16 in Pokémon GO (set median $10.77).
That is 14% above the middle of the set — a top-63% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo V (#72), valued at $54.25.
What makes Melmetal VMAX valuable
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Melmetal VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Secret Rare status puts Melmetal VMAX among the scarcer pulls in Pokémon GO.
- Contemporary (2022) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Melmetal VMAX
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Melmetal VMAX can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€18.09 and €18.00) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Melmetal VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Pokémon GO was released in 2022; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Melmetal VMAX value questions
What is the value of Melmetal VMAX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $12.23 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €18.34.
Should I buy Melmetal VMAX?
As a contemporary Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (0.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Melmetal VMAX?
Melmetal VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Pokémon GO (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Melmetal VMAX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($12.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Melmetal VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Melmetal VMAX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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