Salamence (Japanese)
Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky · 074/092 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
074/092
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence (Japanese) Worth?
Salamence (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky set, card number 074/092. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence (Japanese) (Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky, 074/092) is worth around $3.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.99, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.99, Lightly Played $4.29, Moderately Played $0.99, Heavily Played $1.99 — 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 $99.99 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.08.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence (Japanese)?
Grading Salamence (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.99) and a PSA 10 ($99.99) is about $96.00 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.08, PSA 8 $34.96. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.94 | $5.94 | $5.94 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.96 | $25.00 | $44.91 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.08 | $24.08 | $24.08 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 10 |
Is Salamence (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Salamence (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
