Metal Core Barrier Secret Rare #232
Unbroken Bonds · Pokémon TCG
Market Value (Raw)
£3.89
Price by Grade
Ungraded
£3.89
PSA 10
£127.98
PSA 9
£76.79
PSA 8
£44.79
BGS 10
£147.18
BGS 9.5
£95.98
CGC 10
£115.18
CGC 9.5
£70.39
SGC 10
£102.38
| Card Number | #232 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Set | Unbroken Bonds |
Metal Core Barrier Secret Rare #232 from the Unbroken Bonds set. Current raw market value: $4.92.Click the eBay button above to find this exact card on eBay UK.
Price History
Live▼ 8.7%17 data pointsPrice history pooled from marketplace sources (eBay, TCGPlayer) · Updated daily · Hover for details
Price by Grade
Estimated from price models — not live graded salesEstimated values modelled from raw market prices · Verify before trading · Hover for details
Pull Odds & Value Analysis
Unbroken BondsPull Odds
N/A
PSA 10 Pop: 87
Cost to Pull
N/A
Market pack price
Raw Price
$3.26
Ungraded market
PSA 10 Value
$162.00
Graded market price
Pull odds based on rarity tier for Unbroken Bonds · Cost to Pull = pack price × pull odds · Data from Pokegrade.ai
Investment Analysis
Current Value
$4.92
Market price (raw)
Price Range
$3.82 – $6.16
52-week estimate
Volatility
12%
Relatively stable
Market Trend
→ Stable
Short-term outlook
Analysis is algorithmically generated and should not be considered financial advice.
About Metal Core Barrier — Unbroken Bonds
Metal Core Barrier is a Pokémon Tool card from the Unbroken Bonds set (card #232). It carries a rarity of Rare Secret, placing it in the highest tier of desirability within this expansion.
Metal Core Barrier Price Analysis
With a market value of $4.92, Metal Core Barrier represents an accessible mid-range card from the Unbroken Bonds set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.
How to Buy Metal Core Barrier
The best way to find Metal Core Barrier at a fair price is to check live market data. Our price tracking aggregates completed eBay sales so you see what collectors actually pay — not inflated listing prices. Use the eBay button above to search for this exact card, or browse all Unbroken Bonds cards to compare prices across the set.
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Investment Scorecard
Good Prospect
Metal Core Barrier · Unbroken Bonds
Not financial advice. This score is algorithmically generated from rarity, market data, and popularity signals. Always do your own research before purchasing.
Graded Values & ROI Analysis
Estimated graded prices vs raw market value
| Company | Grade | Est. Value | Grading ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
PSA | 10 | $162.00 | +$157.08(+3193%) |
PSA | 9 | $97.20 | +$92.28(+1876%) |
PSA | 8 | $56.70 | +$51.78(+1052%) |
BGS★ Top Value | 10 | $186.30 | +$181.38(+3687%) |
BGS | 9.5 | $121.50 | +$116.58(+2370%) |
CGC | 10 | $145.80 | +$140.88(+2863%) |
CGC | 9.5 | $89.10 | +$84.18(+1711%) |
SGC | 10 | $129.60 | +$124.68(+2534%) |
Best grading opportunity
BGS 10 — $186.30
vs Raw ($4.92)
+$181.38
Graded values are estimates based on recent market data. Actual results may vary.
Recent Price Data
Last 8 recorded prices from eBay
Avg Price
$5.33
▲ 8.4% vs current
| Date | Source | Price | vs Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | ebay | $4.92 | ▲0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Aug 2, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Aug 1, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | ebay | $5.39 | ▲9.6% |
Price data from eBay completed listings · Updated daily via automated pipeline
