Mela - Pokemon Paradox Rift #254
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Mela Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Mela is the boss of Team Star’s Fire crew, the Schedar Squad, so this card captures one of Paldea’s most memorable Starfall Street bosses in full collector-focused spotlight.
Card History
This special illustration rare version is one of Paradox Rift’s secret cards beyond the main set numbering, giving Mela the kind of chase-card treatment collectors love for standout Trainer characters.
Card History
Bulbapedia notes that the artwork on Mela’s Paradox Rift special illustration rare includes Torkoal, a perfect nod to the Pokémon she uses every time she appears as an opponent.
Artist
The card is illustrated by rika, whose painterly style helps turn Mela from a battle support card into a dramatic character piece that feels closer to key art than standard Trainer design.
Set Lore
Mela arrives in Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift, a set officially promoted for its special illustrations, making her card part of the expansion’s biggest visual draw for collectors.
Card Reference
About Mela (Pokemon Paradox Rift #254)
Mela is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Paradox Rift set, card number 254. This card has a Special Illustration Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era, and was released in 2023. The current market price is $9.50, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $8.36 to $9.63, with a median of $8.78.
Card details
- Card Number
- #254
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Release Year
- 2023
- Language
- English
- Era
- Scarlet & Violet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Mela from Pokemon Paradox Rift #254?
The current market price of Mela is $9.50. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Mela from?
Mela is from the Pokemon Paradox Rift set, card number 254, released in 2023.
Is Mela worth grading?
Whether Mela is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Mela?
You can buy or sell Mela on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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