Salamence Arceus #8
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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 $10.12 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $94 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 9× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 12 | $94$65–$700 | |
| PSA 9pop 96 | $91$28–$106 | |
| PSA 8pop 79 | 5 sold$47$40–$54 | |
| PSA 7pop 32 | $16$16–$16 | |
| PSA 5pop 1 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 5% of 230 PSA-graded Salamence copies are a gem-mint 10 (12 of 230) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (9 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 5.2% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$13); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $94.42 | $70.93 | +$13 | 9.3× |
| PSA 9 | $91.31 | $70.9 | +$10 | 9.0× |
| PSA 8 | $47.21 | $70.46 | −$33 | 4.7× |
⚖️ 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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
123% spreadCurrently 123% 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
55% 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 5 July 2026, Salamence from Arceus is worth approximately $10.12 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 9× the raw ungraded value of $10.12.
Should I grade my Salamence?
A PSA 10 sells for about $94 versus $10.12 raw — roughly a 9× 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 $10.12 ungraded.