Salamence V Darkness Ablaze #143
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Salamence V is a Rare Holo V Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#143), illustrated by Saki Hayashiro. It's a Basic V Colorless-type Pokémon with 220 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $1.10 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $53 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 48× 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.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 412 | $53$28–$73 | |
| PSA 9pop 230 | $13$7–$26 | |
| PSA 8pop 22 | $9$9–$9 |
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 61% of 677 PSA-graded Salamence V copies are a gem-mint 10 (412 of 677) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (6 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 60.9% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$19); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $52.99 | $70.52 | −$19 | 48.2× |
| PSA 9 | $12.76 | $70.12 | −$58 | 11.6× |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | $70.08 | −$62 | 8.2× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 677 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 60.9% | $53.00 |
| PSA 9 | 34% | $13.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 5.2% | $1.00 |
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
55% spreadCurrently 55% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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.
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Card text
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 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 V cards
There are 2 different Salamence V printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #143 (Rare Holo V).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence V (Darkness Ablaze #143) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Salamence V from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $1.10 ungraded (near-mint), and around $53 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 V?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Salamence V from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $53 — roughly 48× the raw ungraded value of $1.10.
Should I grade my Salamence V?
A PSA 10 sells for about $53 versus $1.10 raw — roughly a 48× 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 V rare?
Salamence V is a Rare Holo V card from Darkness Ablaze (card #143), illustrated by Saki Hayashiro. Its current blended market value is $1.10 ungraded.