Meloetta – XY Black Star Promos (#XY120)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meloetta (#XY120) is a Promo card from XY - XY Black Star Promos released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Megumi Mizutani and the Soprano Wave attack, Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $22.97, Cardmarket average sale is €13.58, Floor listings start near €8.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $22.97
- Cardmarket trend price: €11.93
- Recent low listing: €8.00
Card Details
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- XY120
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Megumi Mizutani
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Soprano Wave
[Psychic]
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Entrancing Melody
[Psychic, Psychic]
— 30
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meloetta from XY Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Megumi Mizutani.
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 XY120 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Meloetta's Soprano Wave for Psychic energy. Special effect: Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads to each of your opponent's Pokémo...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Psychic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XY Black Star Promos #XY120 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Promo | $22.97 |
�📦 XY Black Star Promos Set Context
This Meloetta is part of the XY Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Megumi Mizutani, 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
- Promo cards from XY Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Megumi Mizutani resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meloetta XY120 was released in 2013 in the XY Black Star Promos 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 Megumi Mizutani. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: XY Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Meloetta works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.