What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?

The ungraded version is listed at $43, whereas the Grade 9 version sells for $65.

Is this a rare Pokémon card?

This item is listed as a Pokémon Promo from the Pokémon Promo set.

Where can I find this Melmetal card?

You can find this Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] Promo on our resale marketplace.

Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 — Pokémon Promo Card Value

Name: Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 — Pokémon Promo Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Promo

What the Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 card from Pokémon Promo is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 value — Ungraded $43 · Grade 9 $65. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$43

Ungraded

+51%

$65

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 1.5× raw.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the Standard version for $4. The Prerelease Staff version at $43 offers a distinct, limited edition feel, appealing to collectors prioritizing unique sets over mere ownership. Buyers focused on budget should stick to the Standard print, while those seeking a more premium collectible experience should invest in the Prerelease Staff version.

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Prerelease Staff— this pageMelmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$43.22—eBay ↗

StandardMelmetal #SM181 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$4.1$55.38eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 (Pokémon Promo)$43.22

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Promo
Game: Pokémon

Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 (Pokémon Promo) card value

An ungraded Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] #SM181 from Pokémon Promo averages around $43. A Grade 9 copy runs about $65, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$43	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$65	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?: The ungraded version is listed at $43, whereas the Grade 9 version sells for $65.
Is this a rare Pokémon card?: This item is listed as a Pokémon Promo from the Pokémon Promo set.
Where can I find this Melmetal card?: You can find this Melmetal [Prerelease Staff] Promo on our resale marketplace.