Salamence VMAX
Darkness Ablaze · 144 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
ชุด
Darkness Ablazeหมายเลข
144
ความหายาก
Ultra Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
15,525
Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
About Salamence VMAX
Salamence VMAX is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from Darkness Ablaze, numbered 144 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Salamence VMAX Price Analysis
The current market price for Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze is $6.54 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.20 to a high of $45.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $49.00 — approximately 7.5x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Salamence VMAX has increased in value by +111.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (15,525+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Salamence VMAX
Professional grading is available for Salamence VMAX and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: GSG 9 5, PCA 9 5, PGS 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $6.54 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $8.75 | $2.50 | $16.00 | 220 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $49.00 | $44.99 | $79.00 | 90 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 20 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 5 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 | 18 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $49.50 | 36 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $2.20 | $45.00 | 15,155 |
Is Salamence VMAX a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Salamence VMAX is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
