Salamence Dragon Vault #8
Salamence is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Dragon Vault (#8), illustrated by BERUBURI. It's a Stage 2 Dragon-type Pokémon with 140 HP, evolving from Shelgon, weak to Dragon ×2. Its current blended market value is $5.79 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 6 sold$117$100–$135 | |
| PSA 8 | 29 sold$78$66–$90 | |
| PSA 7 | 5 sold$78$66–$89 | |
| PSA 4 | 2 sold$7$6–$8 |
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 ~$71.16 grading fee → 20.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $117.18 | $71.16 | +$40 | 20.2× |
| PSA 8 | $78.00 | $70.77 | +$1 | 13.5× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
7% spreadCurrently 7% 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 Shelgon.
“As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.”
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 Dragon Vault #8 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence (Dragon Vault #8) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Salamence from Dragon Vault is worth approximately $5.79 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Salamence rare?
Salamence is a Rare Holo card from Dragon Vault (card #8), illustrated by BERUBURI. Its current blended market value is $5.79 ungraded.