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Meltan #179 Temporal Forces Pokemon card

Set	Temporal Forces
Card number	179
Rarity	Illustration Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	80
Artist	Masa
Released	Mar 2024

Meltan #179 Value (Temporal Forces)

$5.38 raw near mintPSA 10: $56.16

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Meltan #179 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $5.38, a PSA 10 sells for around $56.16 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.40. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Meltan #179 from Temporal Forces is an Illustration Rare featuring artwork by Masa. The card presents the Mythical Pokémon in a full-art style that emphasizes its metallic, liquid form. Illustration Rares in this set are prized for their artistic detail rather than character rarity. Meltan's design leans on texture and lighting rather than a busy background, which sets it apart visually within the set.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$5.38
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€4.40
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€4.61
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€4.25
Cardmarket listings available	402
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)	$56.16

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Meltan #179: rarity, grading and trend

Meltan #179 is an Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Temporal Forces, the Scarlet & Violet era (2024). It ranks as number 38 by price out of 218 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 10x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -9.9%, from $5.97 to $5.38. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Masa.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	10	$49.99	1
ACE	9	$15.50	1
BGS	9	$8.50	1
CGC	10	$26.60	3
PSA	10	$56.16	5
PSA	9	$22.50	5
PSA	8	$11.08	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? This card falls into the affordable tier, so grading fees can represent a larger share of its overall value compared to higher-tier cards. The premium a PSA 10 might command over lower grades is not established, and no clear pricing trend has emerged yet. Collectors should weigh grading costs carefully before submission, since the return is not guaranteed.

Meltan price history

Jun 13, 2026Low $4.21 · High $6.34Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€4.40	$5.38
Oct 2026	€4.04	$5.76
Sep 2026	€3.88	$6.11
Aug 2026	€3.67	$5.42
Jul 2026	€3.50	$4.21
Jun 2026	€2.56	$4.21

Recent eBay sold listings

Listing	Grade	Sold price	Date
Meltan 179/162 Temporal Forces CGC 10 Pristine	CGC 10	$62.07	Aug 14, 2026
Pokemon Meltan Temporal Forces 179/162 Illustration Rare PSA 10 Gem Mi	PSA 10	$84.24	Jul 25, 2026
2024 POKEMON TEMPORAL FORCES ILLUSTRATION RARE #179 MELTAN BGS 9	BGS 9	$8.50	Jul 23, 2026
Pokémon TCG Meltan 179/162 Temporal Forces Illustration Rare ACE 10	ACE 10	$49.99	Jul 20, 2026
🔥‼️2024 Pokemon TEF EN MELTAN ILLUSTRATION RARE 179/162 PSA 8 NM-MT‼️🔥	PSA 8	$11.08	Jul 16, 2026
Meltan 179/162 SV05: Temporal Forces PSA 10	PSA 10	$79.80	Jul 14, 2026
2024 Pokemon TEF EN Meltan ILLUSTRATION RARE FULL ART 179/162 PSA 9 MI	PSA 9	$26.60	Jul 10, 2026
Meltan 179/162 Illustration Rare Tef En-temporal Forces Pokemon PSA 10	PSA 10	$39.26	Jul 5, 2026
Pokemon Meltan Temporal Forces 179/162 Illustration Rare PSA 10 Gem Mi	PSA 10	$47.30	Jul 5, 2026
Pokémon TCG Meltan 179/162 Holo SV05: Temporal Forces CGC 10 Gem Mint	CGC 10	$13.29	Jul 1, 2026

Meltan's Illustration Rare status keeps it accessible to collectors who enjoy artist-driven cards without the cost pressure seen in higher-rarity chase pulls. Because market data for this specific card remains limited, its long-term trajectory is uncertain. Some collectors value it mainly for Masa's artwork rather than investment potential. Affordable entry points like this one often appeal to set builders and casual collectors alike.

Frequently asked questions

What is Meltan #179 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $5.38, a PSA 10 sells for around $56.16 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.40. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Meltan #179 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Meltan #179 sells for about $56.16 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $5.38 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Meltan #179 rare?

Meltan #179 is printed at Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 38 by price among the 218 cards in Temporal Forces. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Meltan #179 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it dropped -9.9% to about $5.38. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

Is Meltan #179 worth grading?

Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $50.78 over raw (10.4x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.

How do I check which printing of Meltan I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (179) 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.

What rarity is Meltan #179 from Temporal Forces?

It is classified as an Illustration Rare, a category known for full-art designs that highlight artist interpretation over traditional holographic patterns.

Is this card considered valuable among collectors?

It sits in the affordable tier, making it approachable for new collectors, and those wanting to track live pricing can check current listings using the Card Value Scanner iPhone app.