Salamence ex δ #98
💎 Grail CardSalamence ex δ is card #98 from Dragon Frontiers, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $728.30 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Salamence ex δ #98. Sell on your own schedule.
Salamence ex δ at a glance
- Live market value $728.30 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: Dragon Frontiers (EX, 2006).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- No published price history.
Salamence ex δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Salamence ex δ #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1,177.26
- Mid
- $1,647.00
- High
- —
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About Salamence ex δ #98
Printed as #98 in Dragon Frontiers, Salamence ex δ belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 160 HP, printed as Stage 2, ex.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $728.30, with listings from $1,177.26 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #98 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 160
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Shelgon
- Pokédex
- #373
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Salamence ex δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Salamence ex δ #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Type Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Salamence ex's type is Fire until the end of your turn.
Claw Swipe
Dual Stream
You may do 40 damage instead of 80 to the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Fire -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Type Shift
- Attacks
- 2
Salamence ex δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Salamence ex δ #98.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($728.30) — 1 version in total.
$728.30 places Salamence ex δ in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$728.30 places Salamence ex δ in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Salamence ex δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Salamence ex δ 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 Salamence ex δ, with a recorded low of $445.00 and high of $728.30; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 42.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 38.9%.
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 δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Salamence ex δ at $728.30 nets roughly $631.50 on eBay, $635.14 on TCGplayer, $691.54 via Cardmarket, $648.62 on Whatnot or $728.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $96.80.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Salamence ex δ #98.
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 ex δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Salamence ex δ #98 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 $728.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $2,494.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $847.07. You need a graded sale of $774.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1,214.24 (158.0% 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 δ within Dragon Frontiers
By market value Salamence ex δ sits at #2 of 96 in Dragon Frontiers (set median $35.39).
It sits in the top 99% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Salamence ex δ valuable
- Salamence ex δ comes from the classic era (2006), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Ryo Ueda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $728.30 card with rarely listed status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Salamence ex δ is a Water card with 160 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Rare rarity, Salamence ex δ is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Salamence ex δ
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Salamence ex δ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $728.30 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Salamence ex δ, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Salamence ex δ can realise well above the $1,177.26 low end.
Salamence ex δ value questions
How much is Salamence ex δ worth?
Salamence ex δ trades near $728.30 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $1,177.26–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Salamence ex δ?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Salamence ex δ rare?
Salamence ex δ is a Rare card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Salamence ex δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($728.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Salamence ex δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $728.30. 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 δ's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
