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Unbroken Bonds·Sun & Moon series·#203

Lucario & Melmetal GX #203

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Lucario & Melmetal GX is card #203 from Unbroken Bonds, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $45.94 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value

$45.94

Cardmarket (EUR)

€44.39

Print variants

7d trend

▼ 5.6%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Lucario & Melmetal GX #203 today, you'd net about

$45.94after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $45.94Cardmarket $43.29Whatnot $40.63TCGplayer $39.78eBay $39.55

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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.

Sell or hold?▼ 5.6%

Cooling off ▼

Lucario & Melmetal GX #203 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Lucario & Melmetal GX at a glance

Recent averages: €37.40 (7d), €39.62 (30d).
Cardmarket trend price €44.39.
Current TCGplayer market value $45.94 (Holofoil).
Rarity: Ultra Rare.
From Unbroken Bonds (Sun & Moon), released 2019.

Market prices

Lucario & Melmetal GX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lucario & Melmetal GX #203.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop

$45.94

TCGplayer market

Low: $39.68
Mid: $44.99
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€44.39

Avg sold

€36.11

Lowest NM

€8.50

7-day avg

€37.40

30-day avg

€39.62

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Asking price

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Live market value$45.94

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Overview

About Lucario & Melmetal GX #203

Lucario & Melmetal GX is the #203 of 214 card in Unbroken Bonds, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 260 HP and Metal typing, with a TAG TEAM/GX designation.

The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $45.94 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $39.68 to —.

Card facts

Set: Unbroken Bonds
Series: Sun & Moon
Number: #203 / 214
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
HP: 260
Type: Metal
Subtype: TAG TEAM, GX
Released: 2019/05/03

Card text

Lucario & Melmetal GX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Lucario & Melmetal GX #203 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Steel Fist

Search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.

MetalMetalColorlessColorless

Heavy Impact

150

Colorless

Full Metal Wall GX

For the rest of this game, your Metal Pokémon take 30 less damage from your opponent’s attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If this Pokémon has at least 1 extra Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack’s cost), discard all Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Battle stats

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Psychic -20
Retreat cost: Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks: 3

Market analysis

Lucario & Melmetal GX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Lucario & Melmetal GX #203.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $45.94.

At $45.94, Lucario & Melmetal GX draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $45.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

In EUR, Lucario & Melmetal GX trends at €44.39 on Cardmarket (avg sold €36.11, lowest NM €8.50).

Price trend

Lucario & Melmetal GX price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $46.24▼ 0.6% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $45.94

Recent sales average €37.40 over 7 days versus €39.62 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-5.6%).

Latest daily average €34.99 against a trend price of €44.39.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lucario & Melmetal GX, with a recorded low of $45.94 and high of $46.24; current value is at 0% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.6%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€34.99

7-day avg€37.40

30-day avg€39.62

Trend price€44.39

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▼ $0.05 (-0.1%)New recorded low

All-time high

$46.24

October 15, 2026

All-time low

$45.94

October 26, 2026

Off all-time high

-0.6%

11 days since high

Since first snapshot

-0.6%

October 15, 2026

Max drawdown

-0.6%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

0.1%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$45.94

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $45.94high $46.24

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Lucario & Melmetal GX?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $45.94 market translates to a net of about $39.55 (eBay), $39.78 (TCGplayer), $43.29 (Cardmarket), $40.63 (Whatnot) or $45.94 (direct). That $6.39 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lucario & Melmetal GX #203.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$45.94

Spread across platforms$6.39

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$6.39	13.9%	$39.55	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$6.16	13.4%	$39.78	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$2.65	5.8%	$43.29	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$45.94	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$5.31	11.6%	$40.63	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Lucario & Melmetal GX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lucario & Melmetal GX #203 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Lucario & Melmetal GX #203.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Worth grading

At $45.94 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $59.92 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.92 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.56 (15.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$39.97

Net as PSA 9

$31.94

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$99.89

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$91.92

Expected value

$53.53

Expected profit

$13.56

15.8% ROI

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.

Set context

Lucario & Melmetal GX within Unbroken Bonds

Within Unbroken Bonds it is the #24 most valuable of 72 tracked cards; the set median is $26.13.

It sits in the top 68% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Gardevoir & Sylveon GX (#205), valued at $708.55.

Rank in set

#24

of 72 tracked

Set median

$26.13

Rarity

Ultra Rare

Series

Sun & Moon

Full Unbroken Bonds report →

Value drivers

What makes Lucario & Melmetal GX valuable

Its Metal typing means Lucario & Melmetal GX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
As a Ultra Rare, Lucario & Melmetal GX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
At $45.94 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Lucario & Melmetal GX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Lucario & Melmetal GX

Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Lucario & Melmetal GX can realise well above the $39.68 low end.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $45.94 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.94 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Bulk lots of Lucario & Melmetal GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€37.40 and €39.62) to time entries and exits.

FAQ

Lucario & Melmetal GX value questions

How much is Lucario & Melmetal GX worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $45.94 (low $39.68, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €44.39.

Should I buy Lucario & Melmetal GX?

The card is softening on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Lucario & Melmetal GX?

Lucario & Melmetal GX is a Ultra Rare card from Unbroken Bonds (Sun & Moon series, 2019). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Lucario & Melmetal GX?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($45.94). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Lucario & Melmetal GX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.94. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Lucario & Melmetal GX's value?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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