Salamence-EX XY Black Star Promos #XY170
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Salamence-EX is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos (#XY170), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It's a Basic EX Dragon-type Pokémon with 180 HP, weak to Fairy ×2. Its current blended market value is $14.70 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $409 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 28× 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 8 | $409$381–$430 | |
| PSA 9pop 36 | $64$43–$70 | |
| PSA 7pop 12 | $27$27–$27 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 8% of 101 PSA-graded Salamence-EX copies are a gem-mint 10 (8 of 101) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (7 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 7.9% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$320); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $408.72 | $74.08 | +$320 | 27.8× |
| PSA 9 | $64.36 | $70.63 | −$21 | 4.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 101 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 7.9% | $409.00 |
| PSA 9 | 35.6% | $64.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 56.4% | $15.00 |
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
27% spreadCurrently 27% cheaper on PriceCharting 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
19% cheaper than the USCard text
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Salamence-EX (XY Black Star Promos #XY170) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Salamence-EX from XY Black Star Promos is worth approximately $14.70 ungraded (near-mint), and around $409 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 XY Black Star Promos is worth around $409 — roughly 28× the raw ungraded value of $14.70.
Should I grade my Salamence-EX?
A PSA 10 sells for about $409 versus $14.70 raw — roughly a 28× 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 Promo card from XY Black Star Promos (card #XY170), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its current blended market value is $14.70 ungraded.