Salamence #8
📉 Dip AlertSalamence #8 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $17.93, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #8 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Salamence at a glance
- 7-day average €10.09; 30-day average €21.76.
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo.
- Arceus, Platinum series, 2009.
- Live market value $17.93 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €25.55 (EUR).
Salamence price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Salamence #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.49
- Mid
- $26.32
- High
- —
- Low
- $79.74
- Mid
- $92.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Salamence #8
Card #8 of Arceus is Salamence, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 140 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $17.93, with listings from $8.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #8 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Shelgon
- Pokédex
- #373
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Salamence attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Salamence #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Top Accelerator
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may reveal the top card of your deck. If that card is a basic Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. If that card isn't a basic Energy card, discard it. This power can't be used if Salamence is affected by a Special Condition.
Shoot Through
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Dragon Claw
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless +30
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Top Accelerator
- Attacks
- 2
Salamence price analysis
What drives the current market value of Salamence #8.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $17.93, Reverse Holofoil at $14.14.
$17.93 gives Salamence real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$17.93 gives Salamence real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Salamence at a trend of €25.55, an average sold price of €39.59 and a near-mint floor of €0.87.
Salamence price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.09 over 7 days versus €21.76 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-53.6%).
Latest daily average €1.50 against a trend price of €25.55.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $17.84–$17.93. The most recent snapshot of $17.93 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Salamence at $17.93 nets roughly $15.25 on eBay, $15.34 on TCGplayer, $16.68 via Cardmarket, $15.68 on Whatnot or $17.93 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.68.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Salamence #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Salamence #8.
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 $17.93 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 $63.91 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-33.6% 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 within Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #38 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
That is 0% above the middle of the set — a top-51% position.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Salamence valuable
- The Shin Nagasawa artwork gives Salamence appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Salamence is sought by players and collectors alike.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Salamence comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Salamence
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Salamence has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $17.93 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.09 and €21.76) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $17.93 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Salamence can realise well above the $8.49 low end.
Salamence value questions
What is the value of Salamence?
The current TCGplayer market value is $17.93 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €25.55.
Should I buy Salamence?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Salamence rare?
Salamence is a Rare Holo card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Salamence?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($17.93), Reverse Holofoil ($14.14). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Salamence?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.93. 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?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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