Salamence V Darkness Ablaze #185
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Salamence V is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#185), 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 $4.36 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $61 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 14× 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 846 | $61$38–$69 | |
| PSA 9pop 271 | $20$11–$25 | |
| PSA 8pop 40 | $3$3–$3 |
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 72% of 1,175 PSA-graded Salamence V copies are a gem-mint 10 (846 of 1,175) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (6 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 72% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$14); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $60.53 | $70.6 | −$14 | 13.9× |
| PSA 9 | $20.45 | $70.19 | −$54 | 4.7× |
| PSA 8 | $3.15 | $70.02 | −$71 | 0.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,175 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 72% | $61.00 |
| PSA 9 | 23.1% | $20.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 4.9% | $4.00 |
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
39% spreadCurrently 39% 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
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 #185 (Rare Ultra).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence V (Darkness Ablaze #185) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Salamence V from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $4.36 ungraded (near-mint), and around $61 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 $61 — roughly 14× the raw ungraded value of $4.36.
Should I grade my Salamence V?
A PSA 10 sells for about $61 versus $4.36 raw — roughly a 14× 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 Ultra card from Darkness Ablaze (card #185), illustrated by Saki Hayashiro. Its current blended market value is $4.36 ungraded.