Salamence ex Journey Together #187
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Salamence ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Journey Together (#187), illustrated by Tsuyoshi Nagano. It's a Stage 2 ex Dragon-type Pokémon with 320 HP, evolving from Shelgon. Its current blended market value is $66.59 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $401 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 6× 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 4,029 | 19 sold$401$340–$461 | |
| PSA 9pop 6,731 | 19 sold$76$65–$87 | |
| PSA 8.5pop 25 | $75$75–$85 | |
| PSA 8pop 1,525 | 4 sold$68$57–$78 | |
| PSA 7pop 252 | $51$44–$64 | |
| PSA 6pop 78 | $48$48–$48 |
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 32% of 12,681 PSA-graded Salamence ex copies are a gem-mint 10 (4,029 of 12,681) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (11 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 31.8% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$260); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $400.53 | $74 | +$260 | 6.0× |
| PSA 9 | $76.05 | $70.75 | −$61 | 1.1× |
| PSA 8.5 | $75.07 | $70.74 | −$62 | 1.1× |
| PSA 8 | $67.52 | $70.67 | −$70 | 1.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 12,681 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 31.8% | $401.00 |
| PSA 9 | 53.1% | $76.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 15.1% | $67.00 |
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
8% spreadCurrently 8% cheaper on PriceCharting 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.
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Card text
Evolves from Shelgon.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex 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 ex cards
There are 5 different Salamence ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Journey Together #187 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence ex (Journey Together #187) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Salamence ex from Journey Together is worth approximately $66.59 ungraded (near-mint), and around $401 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 ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Salamence ex from Journey Together is worth around $401 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $66.59.
Should I grade my Salamence ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $401 versus $66.59 raw — roughly a 6× 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 ex rare?
Salamence ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Journey Together (card #187), illustrated by Tsuyoshi Nagano. Its current blended market value is $66.59 ungraded.