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 sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, 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.