| Set | Unbroken Bonds |
| Card number | 232 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Studio Bora Inc. |
| Released | May 2019 |
Metal Core Barrier #232 Value (Unbroken Bonds)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Metal Core Barrier stands as a Rare Secret Trainer from the 2019 Unbroken Bonds set, credited to Studio Bora Inc. Among secret rares, it ranks slightly lower in raw price, with a downward trend recently noted.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.77 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €3.75 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €4.89 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €4.77 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 156 |
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Metal Core Barrier #232: rarity, grading and trend
Metal Core Barrier #232 is a Rare Secret Trainer card from Unbroken Bonds, the Sun & Moon era (2019). It ranks as number 67 by price out of 238 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($2.80 to $2.77). The illustration is by Studio Bora Inc..
Metal Core Barrier price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €3.75 | $2.76 |
| Oct 2026 | €3.99 | $2.72 |
| Sep 2026 | €4.00 | $2.76 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.00 | $2.74 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.00 | $2.71 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.99 | $2.71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Metal Core Barrier #232 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.77, the Cardmarket low is €3.75. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Metal Core Barrier #232 rare?
Metal Core Barrier #232 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 67 by price among the 238 cards in Unbroken Bonds. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Metal Core Barrier #232 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $2.77.
How do I check which printing of Metal Core Barrier I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (232) 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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