Salamence Lv.X
Arceus · 98/99 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumber
98/99
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence Lv.X Worth?
Salamence Lv.X (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Arceus, card number 98/99. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Salamence Lv.X Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence Lv.X (Arceus, 98/99) is worth around $69.78 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $69.78, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $13.08. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $69.78, Lightly Played $41.42, Moderately Played $31.87, Heavily Played $19.96, Damaged $13.08 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $4,194 — about 60x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $86.60.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence Lv.X?
Grading Salamence Lv.X can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($69.78) and a PSA 10 ($4,194) is about $4,124 — a 60x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $86.60, PSA 8 $62.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $42.63 | $42.63 | $42.63 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $4,194 | $4,194 | $4,194 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $13.08 | $13.08 | $13.08 | 45 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.96 | $19.28 | $19.28 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $41.42 | $41.42 | $41.42 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $31.87 | $31.87 | $31.87 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $69.78 | $69.78 | $69.78 | 25 |
Is Salamence Lv.X a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Salamence Lv.X is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence Lv.X's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
