M Salamence-EX #XY171
📉 Dip AlertFrom XY Black Star Promos, M Salamence-EX (#XY171) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $80.62 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on M Salamence-EX #XY171. Sell on your own schedule.
M Salamence-EX at a glance
- From XY Black Star Promos (XY), released 2013.
- Trades around $80.62 on TCGplayer.
- Common rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
M Salamence-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for M Salamence-EX #XY171.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $41.29
- Mid
- $82.23
- High
- —
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Is this M Salamence-EX a good deal?
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About M Salamence-EX #XY171
Printed as #XY171 in XY Black Star Promos, M Salamence-EX belongs to the XY series and dates to 2013. It is a Dragon-type Pokémon with 230 HP, printed as MEGA.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $80.62, spanning $41.29–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY171 / 211
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 230
- Type
- Dragon
- Subtype
- MEGA
- Evolves from
- Salamence-EX
- Released
- 2013/10/12
M Salamence-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for M Salamence-EX #XY171 — the playability layer behind the price.
Savage Wing
Discard as many basic Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon as you like. This attack does 40 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fairy ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
M Salamence-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of M Salamence-EX #XY171.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($80.62).
A $80.62 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $80.62 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list M Salamence-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
M Salamence-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for M Salamence-EX, with a recorded low of $80.62 and high of $80.70; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.1%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling M Salamence-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling M Salamence-EX at $80.62 nets roughly $69.64 on eBay, $70.04 on TCGplayer, $76.24 via Cardmarket, $71.53 on Whatnot or $80.62 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $10.98.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
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 M Salamence-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading M Salamence-EX #XY171 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 $80.62 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $170.42 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $30.14. You need a graded sale of $126.60 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $67.70 (56.1% 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.
M Salamence-EX within XY Black Star Promos
M Salamence-EX ranks #29 of 178 tracked XY Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $25.58.
That is 215% above the middle of the set — a top-84% position.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes M Salamence-EX valuable
- At Common rarity, M Salamence-EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives M Salamence-EX appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Priced at $80.62 with thin supply, M Salamence-EX sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Its Dragon typing means M Salamence-EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling M Salamence-EX
- Because it is a Pokémon card, M Salamence-EX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of M Salamence-EX can realise well above the $41.29 low end.
- For M Salamence-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $80.62 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
M Salamence-EX value questions
What is the value of M Salamence-EX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $80.62 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $41.29 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is M Salamence-EX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is M Salamence-EX rare?
M Salamence-EX is a Common card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for M Salamence-EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($80.62). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell M Salamence-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $80.62. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does M Salamence-EX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Dragon), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
