Salamence
Dragon · 10/97 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
10/97
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence Worth?
Salamence (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Dragon, card number 10/97. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence (Dragon, 10/97) is worth around $48.72 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $48.72, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $16.29. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $48.72, Lightly Played $21.29, Moderately Played $17.50, Heavily Played $18.95, Damaged $16.29 — 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 $69.99 — about 1.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $89.99.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence?
Grading Salamence can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($48.72) and a PSA 10 ($69.99) is about $21.27 — a 1.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $89.99, CGC 10 $124.72, PSA 8 $51.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $124.72 | $124.72 | $124.72 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.04 | $20.04 | $20.04 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.12 | $13.12 | $13.12 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.29 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.29 | $21.29 | $21.29 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $48.72 | $48.72 | $48.72 | 42 |
Is Salamence a Good Buy?
Holos like Salamence are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
