Salamence V
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 143/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Numara
143/189
Nadirlik
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Salamence V
Salamence V is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, numbered 143/189 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Salamence V Price Analysis
The current market price for Salamence V from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze is $0.98 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.30 to a high of $2.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $36.00 — approximately 36.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $9.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 52 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.59 | $8.59 | $8.59 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.06 | $0.87 | $3.15 | 180 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.98 | $0.30 | $2.00 | 1,814 |
Is Salamence V a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Salamence V is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. 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.
