Salamence
Dragon · 10/97 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumero
10/97
Rarità
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
141
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Salamence
Salamence is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Dragon, numbered 10/97 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Salamence is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Salamence Price Analysis
The current market price for Salamence from Dragon is $48.72 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $48.72 to a high of $48.72. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $200.00 — approximately 4.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $46.37. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +0.8% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 141 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: CGC 10, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 5, PSA 6. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.50 | $16.51 | $16.51 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $48.72 | $48.72 | $48.72 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.29 | $19.18 | $19.18 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $17.60 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.12 | $13.12 | $13.12 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.50 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.00 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $46.37 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $42.70 | $42.70 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.04 | $20.04 | $20.04 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $124.72 | $124.72 | 6 |
Is Salamence a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Salamence are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
