Salamence
Dragon · 19/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
19/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence Worth?
Salamence (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Dragon set, card number 19/97. 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, 19/97) is worth around $39.33 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $39.33, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.54. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $39.33, Lightly Played $19.57, Moderately Played $7.61, Heavily Played $9.97, Damaged $1.54 — 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 $200.00 — about 5.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $42.96.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence?
Grading Salamence can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($39.33) and a PSA 10 ($200.00) is about $160.67 — a 5.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $42.96, CGC 10 $225.00, CGC 9.5 $27.77. 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 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.45 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.77 | $27.77 | $27.77 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $42.96 | $42.96 | $42.96 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.57 | $19.57 | $19.57 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.61 | $7.61 | $7.61 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $39.33 | $39.33 | $39.33 | 65 |
Is Salamence a Good Buy?
Salamence is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
