Salamence EX #XY170
From XY Black Star Promos, Salamence EX (#XY170) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $16.64 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.
Salamence EX #XY170 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Salamence EX at a glance
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
- Recent averages: €10.18 (7d), €10.40 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $16.64 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €10.50.
- Rarity: Unknown.
Salamence EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Salamence EX #XY170.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.01
- Mid
- $12.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Salamence EX #XY170
Card #XY170 of XY Black Star Promos is Salamence EX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2013). The card carries 180 HP and Dragon typing, with a EX designation.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $16.64, with listings from $5.01 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY170 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Dragon
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Salamence EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Salamence EX #XY170 — the playability layer behind the price.
Beastly Fang
This attack does 50 more damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon-EX.
Dragon Strike
This Pokémon can't use Dragon Strike during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fairy ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Salamence EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Salamence EX #XY170.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($16.64) — 1 version in total.
$16.64 gives Salamence EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$16.64 gives Salamence EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Salamence EX trends at €10.50 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.39, lowest NM €2.00).
Salamence EX price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.18 over 7 days versus €10.40 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.1%).
Single-day average: €17.45; Cardmarket trend price €10.50.
Salamence EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $16.42 to $16.64; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 EX?
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Selling Salamence EX at $16.64 nets roughly $14.14 on eBay, $14.22 on TCGplayer, $15.46 via Cardmarket, $14.53 on Whatnot or $16.64 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.50.
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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Should you grade Salamence EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Salamence EX #XY170 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 $16.64 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 $62.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-36.3% 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 EX within XY Black Star Promos
By market value Salamence EX sits at #121 of 178 in XY Black Star Promos (set median $25.58).
It sits in the top 33% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Salamence EX valuable
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Salamence EX appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Salamence EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its Dragon typing means Salamence EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Unknown rarity, Salamence EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- With steady supply, Salamence EX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Salamence EX
- For Salamence EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Salamence EX can realise well above the $5.01 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $16.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.18 and €10.40) to time entries and exits.
Salamence EX value questions
What is Salamence EX #XY170 worth?
Salamence EX trades near $16.64 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.01–—; Cardmarket shows €10.50.
Is Salamence EX a good investment?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is holding steady in the short term (-2.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Salamence EX?
Salamence EX is a Unknown 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 Salamence EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($16.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Salamence EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Salamence EX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Dragon), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
