Meloetta – Legendary Treasures (#86)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meloetta (#86) is a Rare card from Black & White - Legendary Treasures released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Mizue and the Magical Dance attack, Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.43, Cardmarket average sale is €0.50, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.43
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.53
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Treasures
- Card Number
- 86
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mizue
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Magical Dance
[Colorless]
Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon. -
Shooting Star Pirouette
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meloetta from Legendary Treasures (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mizue.
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 86 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Meloetta's Magical Dance for Colorless energy. Special effect: Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.
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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Treasures #86 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.43 |
�📦 Legendary Treasures Set Context
This Meloetta is part of the Legendary Treasures expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mizue, 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 cards from Legendary Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mizue 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meloetta 86 was released in 2013 in the Legendary Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mizue. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Treasures 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.