Salamence (Japanese)
Pt4: Advent of Arceus · 071/090 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
071/090
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Salamence (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Salamence (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant is a Holo Rare — the shimmering pulls that built the hobby and that set-builders prize most. Cataloged as Holo Rare #071/090 of the Pt4: Advent of Arceus 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Salamence (Japanese) (Holo Rare, Pt4: Advent of Arceus #071/090) changes hands at roughly $29.99, 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 $29.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $29.99, Lightly Played $13.01, Moderately Played $5.00, Damaged $2.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.01 | $13.01 | $13.01 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 4 |
Collector Outlook for Salamence (Japanese)
Holo Rares such as Salamence (Japanese) are perennial favorites, and nostalgia keeps demand for clean copies durable. 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 (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
