| Set | Paradox Rift |
| Card number | 254 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | rika |
| Released | Nov 2023 |
Mela #254 Value (Paradox Rift)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Mela #254 is a Special Illustration Rare from the Paradox Rift set, featuring artwork by rika. The card is valued mainly for its illustration rather than in-game function. Special Illustration Rares like this one are typically pulled at low rates, which keeps circulating supply limited relative to demand. Many collectors treat SIR cards as centerpiece pulls within a broader set run.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.13 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €5.49 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.00 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.20 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 475 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $68.92 |
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Why Mela #254 is priced where it is
Mela #254 is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card from Paradox Rift, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 34 by price out of 266 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.5x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +5.0%, from $7.74 to $8.13. The illustration is by rika.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $34.68 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $10.07 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $68.92 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $19.99 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Mela price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €5.49 | $8.14 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.49 | $8.01 |
| Sep 2026 | €5.58 | $7.66 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.56 | $7.16 |
| Jul 2026 | €5.52 | $6.15 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.08 | $6.15 |
| May 2026 | €5.00 | $6.15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mela #254 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.13, a PSA 10 sells for around $68.92 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €5.49. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Mela #254 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Mela #254 sells for about $68.92 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.13 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Mela #254 rare?
Mela #254 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 34 by price among the 266 cards in Paradox Rift. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Mela #254 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +5.0% to about $8.13. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Mela #254 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.5x raw ($60.79 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Mela I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (254) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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