Salamence

Salamence

Arceus set symbol Arceus • #8
RarityRare Holo
Card typePokémon
SubtypeStage 2
Energy typeColorless
HP140
ArtistShin Nagasawa
Released2009/11/04

Attacks

FWC Shoot Through 50

Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

CCCC Dragon Claw 70

Abilities

Poké-Power Top Accelerator

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may reveal the top card of your deck. If that card is a basic Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. If that card isn't a basic Energy card, discard it. This power can't be used if Salamence is affected by a Special Condition.

Weakness

C +30

Resistance

F -20

Retreat

CC

TCGplayer Prices as of Jun 8, 2026

Holofoil
Near Mint $9.71
Reverse Holofoil
Near Mint $9.36

Graded Card Prices

eBay sold listings by grade, last 90 days.

CGC 10
$250.00
1
  • $250.00 Apr 18
PSA 9
$78.78
9
  • $78.78 Apr 30
  • $100.00 Apr 11
  • $104.99 Apr 5
CGC 9
$20.50
5
  • $20.50 Apr 2
  • $34.99 Mar 25
  • $34.99 Mar 3
PSA 8
$185.71
32
  • $212.50 May 24
  • $75.00 May 19
  • $200.00 May 16
CGC 8
$99.99
2
  • $99.99 May 12
  • $125.00 Jan 9
PSA 7
$25.20
2
  • $34.90 May 27
  • $15.50 Feb 24
PSA 6
$29.90
1
  • $29.90 Jan 5
CGC 8.5
$27.74
2
  • $29.99 Mar 25
  • $29.99 Mar 12

Data through May 27, 2026.

Price History

Price data from TCGplayer and eBay sold listings. Updated daily.

Grading Population

343 Total Graded
5.0% Gem Rate
17 Total Gems
3 Graders
PSA 228 graded
Grade 9: 96 Grade 10: 12 Gem rate: 5.3%
BECKETT 8 graded
Grade 9: 4
CGC 107 graded
Grade 9: 32 Grade 10: 5 Gem rate: 4.7%

Population data updated May 5, 2026. Tracks PSA, Beckett, CGC, and SGC. Newer graders like TAG and ACE appear in sales data below but not in PSA-style population reports.

AI Price Prediction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current market price of Salamence?
The current market price of Salamence from Arceus (2009) is $9.71, based on the latest TCGplayer sales data. Prices update daily and may fluctuate based on demand, condition, and recent sales activity.
What set is Salamence from?
Salamence in the Arceus set, which was released in 2009. It is card number 8.
How rare is Salamence?
Salamence has a rarity classification of Rare Holo. The card was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
How many copies of Salamence have been graded?
A total of 343 copies of Salamence have been graded across major grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC). The overall gem rate (grade 10) is approximately 5%.