Salamence #19
🔥 Hot MoveSalamence #19 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $37.63, 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.
Demand for Salamence #19 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Salamence at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €105.72.
- Set: Dragon (EX, 2003).
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €160.34; 30-day average €80.21.
- Trades around $37.63 on TCGplayer.
Salamence price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Salamence #19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $69.68
- Mid
- $200.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.97
- Mid
- $3.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Salamence #19
Dragon placed Salamence at #19; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. The card carries 100 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Artwork is by Kouki Saitou; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $37.63, spanning $69.68–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #19 / 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Shelgon
- Pokédex
- #373
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Salamence attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Salamence #19 — the playability layer behind the price.
Intimidating Fang
As long as Salamence is your Active Pokémon, any damage done to your Pokémon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Dragon Flame
You may discard an Energy card attached to Salamence. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Intimidating Fang
- Attacks
- 1
Salamence price analysis
What drives the current market value of Salamence #19.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $37.63, Normal at $3.67.
At $37.63, Salamence draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $37.63 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Salamence trends at €105.72 on Cardmarket (avg sold €183.79, lowest NM €2.99).
Salamence price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €160.34, 99.9% above the 30-day average of €80.21.
Latest daily average €140.00 against a trend price of €105.72.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Salamence, with a recorded low of $37.63 and high of $37.63; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $37.63 market translates to a net of about $32.34 (eBay), $32.53 (TCGplayer), $35.40 (Cardmarket), $33.23 (Whatnot) or $37.63 (direct). That $5.29 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #19.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Salamence #19 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 $37.63 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $41.85 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $83.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $4.96 (6.4% 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 Dragon
Salamence ranks #36 of 94 tracked Dragon cards by market value, against a set median of $24.28.
It sits in the top 63% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Salamence valuable
- Its Colorless typing means Salamence has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Salamence appeal beyond pure playability.
- At $37.63 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Salamence
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $37.63 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Salamence has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Salamence can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€160.34 and €80.21) to time entries and exits.
Salamence value questions
What is the value of Salamence?
The current TCGplayer market value is $37.63 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $69.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €105.72.
Should I buy Salamence?
Short-term momentum is rising (+99.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Salamence?
Salamence is a Rare card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Salamence?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($37.63), Normal ($3.67). 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 $37.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Salamence cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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