Mela
Ancient Roar · 087 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Ancient RoarNummer
087
Seltenheit
Ultra Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
3,610
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Mela
Mela is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Ancient Roar, numbered 087 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Mela Price Analysis
The current market price for Mela from Ancient Roar is $3.05 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.50 to a high of $50.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $100.00 — approximately 32.8x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -9.0% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,610+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Mela
Professional grading is available for Mela and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, MTG 9 5, PGS 9 5, PSA 10, SFG 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $3.05 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 70 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $2.50 | $50.00 | 3,095 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $45.00 | 150 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 60 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 9 5 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | 70 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $33.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 65 |
| cardmarket unsold | SFG 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 60 |
Is Mela a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Mela is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
