Salamence
Dragon · 19/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
19/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Salamence: Rarity & Collectibility
Salamence in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #19/97 of the Dragon set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Salamence?
In 2026, a Near Mint Salamence (Rare, Dragon #19/97) changes hands at roughly $39.33, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $39.33, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.54. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $39.33, Lightly Played $19.57, Moderately Played $7.61, Heavily Played $9.97, Damaged $1.54 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Salamence is valued near $200.00 — about 5.1x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Salamence: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Salamence sits around $200.00 — roughly 5.1x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $42.96, CGC 10 $225.00, CGC 9.5 $27.77 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.45 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.77 | $27.77 | $27.77 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $42.96 | $42.96 | $42.96 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.57 | $19.57 | $19.57 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.61 | $7.61 | $7.61 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $39.33 | $39.33 | $39.33 | 65 |
Collector Outlook for Salamence
Salamence holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Salamence on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
