Salamence (Japanese)
S7R: Blue Sky Stream · 045/067 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
045/067
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Salamence (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Salamence (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #045/067 of the S7R: Blue Sky Stream 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) (Rare, S7R: Blue Sky Stream #045/067) changes hands at roughly $1.02, 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 $1.02, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.99. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Salamence (Japanese) is valued near $44.00 — about 43x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Salamence (Japanese): 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 (Japanese) sits around $44.00 — roughly 43x 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 $6.50 — 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.02 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 45 |
Collector Outlook for Salamence (Japanese)
Salamence (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. 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.
