Salamence (Japanese)
XY6: Emerald Break · 047/078 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
047/078
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Salamence (Japanese) Worth?
Salamence (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY6: Emerald Break set, card number 047/078. 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) (XY6: Emerald Break, 047/078) is worth around $4.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.99, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $4.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.99, Lightly Played $3.47, Moderately Played $4.99 — 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 $100.00 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.50.
Is It Worth Grading Salamence (Japanese)?
Grading Salamence (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.99) and a PSA 10 ($100.00) is about $95.01 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.50, CGC 10 $62.99, PSA 8 $25.00. 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 | $3.47 | $3.47 | $3.47 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.29 | $6.29 | $6.29 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $62.99 | $62.99 | $62.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 16 |
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.
