Mela
SV04: Paradox Rift · 254/182 · Special Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
254/182
Rarity
Special Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Mela Worth?
Mela (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV04: Paradox Rift, card number 254/182. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Mela Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Mela (SV04: Paradox Rift, 254/182) is worth around $7.11 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.11, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.11, Lightly Played $6.49, Moderately Played $6.31, Heavily Played $7.93, Damaged $4.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $69.99 — about 9.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.00.
Is It Worth Grading Mela?
Grading Mela can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.11) and a PSA 10 ($69.99) is about $62.88 — a 9.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.00, CGC 10 $39.99, CGC 9.5 $11.75. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.42 | $7.42 | $7.42 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 69 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.75 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $49.98 | $49.98 | $49.98 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $6.19 | $6.19 | $6.19 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.93 | $7.93 | $7.93 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.49 | $6.36 | $7.74 | 164 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.31 | $6.31 | $6.31 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.11 | $5.00 | $8.62 | 2,861 |
Is Mela a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Mela is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Mela's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
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