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Salamence Pokemon card from Dragon Vault

Salamence

Dragon Vault · 8/20 · Holo Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $4.24
Low $3.69
High $3.75
PSA 10 $700.80
PSA 9 $50.00
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

8/20

Rarity

Holo Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Salamence Worth?

Salamence (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Dragon Vault, card number 8/20. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.

Salamence Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Salamence (Dragon Vault, 8/20) is worth around $4.24 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.24, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.94. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.24, Lightly Played $2.59, Moderately Played $1.46, Heavily Played $1.18, Damaged $0.94 — 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 $700.80 — about 165x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $50.00.

Is It Worth Grading Salamence?

Grading Salamence can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.24) and a PSA 10 ($700.80) is about $696.56 — a 165x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $45.00, PSA 8 $60.36. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayDAMAGED$3.45
ebayHEAVILY PLAYED$2.99
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$10.61
ebayNEAR MINT$5.65
ebayBGS 7 5$23.24
ebayBGS 8 5$50.00
ebayBGS 9$36.00
ebayCGC 5$5.50
ebayCGC 5 5$6.50
ebayCGC 6 5$13.50
ebayCGC 8$199.99
ebayCGC 8 5$29.99
ebayCGC 9$34.99
ebayCGC 9 5$45.00
ebayPSA 10$700.80
ebayPSA 4$11.00
ebayPSA 5$6.50
ebayPSA 6$13.75
ebayPSA 7$55.15
ebayPSA 8$60.36
ebayPSA 9$50.00
ebaySGC 7$14.62
tcgplayerDAMAGED$0.94
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$1.18
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$2.59
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$1.46
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$4.24

Is Salamence a Good Buy?

Holos like Salamence are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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