Salamence Arceus #8
Salamence is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Arceus (#8), illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. It's a Stage 2 Colorless-type Pokémon with 140 HP, evolving from Shelgon, weak to Colorless +30. Its current blended market value is $9.91 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $94 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $94$65–$700 | |
| PSA 9 | $91$28–$106 | |
| PSA 8 | 5 sold$47$40–$54 | |
| PSA 7 | $16$16–$16 | |
| PSA 5 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.93 grading fee → 9.5× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $94.42 | $70.93 | +$14 | 9.5× |
| PSA 9 | $91.31 | $70.9 | +$11 | 9.2× |
| PSA 8 | $47.21 | $70.46 | −$33 | 4.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 230 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 5.2% | $94.00 |
| PSA 9 | 41.7% | $91.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 53% | $10.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
119% spreadCurrently 119% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
54% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Shelgon.
About the Pokémon
SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this POKéMON’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
Card details
Other Salamence cards
There are 9 different Salamence printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Arceus #8 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence (Arceus #8) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Salamence from Arceus is worth approximately $9.91 ungraded (near-mint), and around $94 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Salamence?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Salamence from Arceus is worth around $94 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $9.91.
Should I grade my Salamence?
A PSA 10 sells for about $94 versus $9.91 raw — roughly a 10× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Salamence rare?
Salamence is a Rare Holo card from Arceus (card #8), illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. Its current blended market value is $9.91 ungraded.