Salamence VMAX #194
📉 Dip AlertSalamence VMAX is card #194 from Darkness Ablaze, a Secret Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $14.66 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Salamence VMAX #194 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Salamence VMAX at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €12.91.
- Current TCGplayer market value $14.66 (Holofoil).
- Recent averages: €12.64 (7d), €16.86 (30d).
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- Set: Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield, 2020).
Salamence VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Salamence VMAX #194.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.85
- Mid
- $15.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Salamence VMAX #194
Salamence VMAX is the #194 of 189 card in Darkness Ablaze, a contemporary set released in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Colorless-type (320 HP), this vmax copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $14.66, spanning $9.85–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #194 / 189
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 320
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Salamence V
- Released
- 2020/08/14
Salamence VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Salamence VMAX #194 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sonic Double
This attack does 40 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Max Wings
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Max Wings.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Salamence VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Salamence VMAX #194.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($14.66).
At $14.66 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$14.66 gives Salamence VMAX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Salamence VMAX trends at €12.91 on Cardmarket (avg sold €19.06, lowest NM €5.50).
Salamence VMAX price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €12.64 against a 30-day average of €16.86 (-25%).
Latest daily average €14.75 against a trend price of €12.91.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Salamence VMAX, with a recorded low of $14.62 and high of $14.70; current value is at 50% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.5%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Salamence VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $14.66 market translates to a net of about $12.42 (eBay), $12.49 (TCGplayer), $13.58 (Cardmarket), $12.76 (Whatnot) or $14.66 (direct). That $2.24 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Salamence VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Salamence VMAX #194 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $14.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Salamence VMAX within Darkness Ablaze
Salamence VMAX ranks #3 of 12 tracked Darkness Ablaze cards by market value, against a set median of $7.30.
It sits in the top 83% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard VMAX (#20), valued at $39.20.
What makes Salamence VMAX valuable
- As a Secret Rare, Salamence VMAX sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Contemporary-era cards like Salamence VMAX (2020) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Salamence VMAX is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Salamence VMAX
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Salamence VMAX can realise well above the $9.85 low end.
- Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.64 and €16.86) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Salamence VMAX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Salamence VMAX value questions
How much is Salamence VMAX worth?
Salamence VMAX trades near $14.66 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $9.85–—; Cardmarket shows €12.91.
Is Salamence VMAX a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Salamence VMAX?
Salamence VMAX is a Secret Rare card from Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield series, 2020). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Salamence VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.66). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Salamence VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Salamence VMAX?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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