Salamence
Dragon · 19/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
19/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
237
Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
About Salamence
Salamence is a Rare card that stands out in the Dragon set, numbered 19/97 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Salamence Price Analysis
The current market price for Salamence from Dragon is $1.35 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.44 to a high of $1.44. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $667.15 — approximately 494.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $120.70. The card has seen a -6.3% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 237 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Salamence
Professional grading is available for Salamence and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 1. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.35 | $1.44 | $1.44 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.55 | $0.63 | $0.63 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.12 | $1.00 | $1.69 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $25.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $24.08 | $24.08 | $24.08 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $80.00 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $80.00 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 5 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $2.36 | $2.36 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.39 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.50 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.05 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $27.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $667.15 | $289.99 | $289.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $120.70 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $53.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $13.05 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 12 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Salamence a Good Investment?
Salamence carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
