Salamence V (Full Art)
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 185/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
185/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence V (Full Art) Worth?
Salamence V (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 185/189. 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 V (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence V (Full Art) (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 185/189) is worth around $3.49 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.49, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.54. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.49, Lightly Played $2.80, Moderately Played $2.34, Heavily Played $1.99, 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 $72.86 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.50.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence V (Full Art)?
Grading Salamence V (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.49) and a PSA 10 ($72.86) is about $69.37 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.27 | $4.27 | $4.27 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 57 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $72.86 | $72.86 | $72.86 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.51 | $9.51 | $9.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.15 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.80 | $2.20 | $3.21 | 120 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.34 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.49 | $2.91 | $4.00 | 1,032 |
Is Salamence V (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Salamence V (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Salamence V (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
