Salamence VMAX
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 144/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
144/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence VMAX Worth?
Salamence VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 144/189. 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 VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Salamence VMAX (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 144/189) is worth around $3.03 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.03, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.61. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.03, Lightly Played $3.13, Moderately Played $2.50, Heavily Played $1.95, Damaged $1.61 — 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 $50.00 — about 17x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $12.50.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence VMAX?
Grading Salamence VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.03) and a PSA 10 ($50.00) is about $46.97 — a 17x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $12.50, CGC 10 $14.99, CGC 9.5 $18.00. 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 | $3.87 | $3.87 | $3.87 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.62 | $2.25 | $4.99 | 78 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.61 | $1.61 | $1.61 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.13 | $6.21 | $6.21 | 212 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.03 | $1.76 | $6.47 | 1,730 |
Is Salamence VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Salamence VMAX 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 VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
