Salamence VMAX Darkness Ablaze #194
Salamence VMAX is a Rare Rainbow Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#194), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It's a VMAX Colorless-type Pokémon with 320 HP, evolving from Salamence V, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $15.52 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $76 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 5× 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.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 43 sold$76$65–$88 | |
| PSA 9 | 8 sold$29$25–$33 | |
| PSA 8 | $27$13–$27 | |
| PSA 2 | $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 ~$70.75 grading fee → 4.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $76.48 | $70.75 | −$10 | 4.9× |
| PSA 9 | $28.95 | $70.28 | −$57 | 1.9× |
| PSA 8 | $26.92 | $70.26 | −$59 | 1.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 2,736 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 83.2% | $76.00 |
| PSA 9 | 12.8% | $29.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 3.9% | $16.00 |
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
34% spreadCurrently 34% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. 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
Card text
Evolves from Salamence V.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
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 VMAX cards
There are 2 different Salamence VMAX printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #194 (Rare Rainbow).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence VMAX (Darkness Ablaze #194) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $15.52 ungraded (near-mint), and around $76 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 VMAX?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $76 — roughly 5× the raw ungraded value of $15.52.
Should I grade my Salamence VMAX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $76 versus $15.52 raw — roughly a 5× 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 VMAX rare?
Salamence VMAX is a Rare Rainbow card from Darkness Ablaze (card #194), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its current blended market value is $15.52 ungraded.