Meloetta – BREAKthrough (#85)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meloetta (#85) is a Rare Holo card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by kirisAki and the Accelerating Spin attack, Attach 2 Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Then, switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.10, Cardmarket average sale is €1.72, Floor listings start near €0.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.10
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.96
- Recent low listing: €0.40
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 85
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kirisAki
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Accelerating Spin
[Colorless]
Attach 2 Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Then, switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. -
Prima Rondo
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
If this Pokémon has any Psychic Energy attached to it, this attack does 50 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meloetta from BREAKthrough (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kirisAki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Meloetta 85 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Meloetta's Accelerating Spin for Colorless energy. Special effect: Attach 2 Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Then, switch this Pokémon wit...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Meloetta Cards
Looking for other Meloetta cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #85 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.10 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Meloetta is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kirisAki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Meloetta card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kirisAki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKthrough
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meloetta 85 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kirisAki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Meloetta with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Meloetta card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Meloetta works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.