Salamence ex
Power Keepers · 96/108 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Power KeepersNumber
96/108
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence ex Worth?
Salamence ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Power Keepers, card number 96/108. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Salamence ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence ex (Power Keepers, 96/108) is worth around $143.41 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $143.41, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $29.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $143.41, Lightly Played $84.63, Moderately Played $48.50, Heavily Played $20.00, Damaged $29.01 — 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 $2,150 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $400.00.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence ex?
Grading Salamence ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($143.41) and a PSA 10 ($2,150) is about $2,007 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $400.00, CGC 10 $229.44, CGC 9.5 $209.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $17.83 | $17.83 | $17.83 | 7 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $68.57 | $60.00 | $77.13 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $229.44 | $229.44 | $229.44 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $48.89 | $48.89 | $48.89 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $8.46 | $8.46 | $8.46 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $70.99 | $70.99 | $70.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 28 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $29.01 | $29.99 | $60.00 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $84.63 | $84.63 | $84.63 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $143.41 | $143.41 | $143.41 | 21 |
Is Salamence ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Salamence ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
