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Salamence-GX SM139

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Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos Released: Feb 3, 2017

Pokémon: Salamence

Dragon Type Promo Illustrator: 5ban Graphics Evolves From: Shelgon

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Found in Booster Packs

17.53 $0.09 (0.52%)

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Promotional / Event Release

17.49 $1.82 (9.43%)

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Salamence-GX SM139 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	221.64	—	x13
PSA9	56.55	—	x3.2
PSA8	23.68	—	x1.4

Salamence-GX SM139 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
250
45.37%
$221.64
PSA 9 Mint
238
43.19%
$56.55
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
40
7.26%
$23.68
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
2.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
0.73%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
0.91%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.18%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.18%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Salamence-GX SM139 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $17.53 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $52.33

$17.53

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$23.68

PSA 8 −$24.93

$56.55

PSA 9 +$3.67

$221.64

PSA 10 +$147.30

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $17.53 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Salamence-GX SM139 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
TypeDragon
National Pokédex #[373]
Card Number SM139
Card RarityPromo
Illustrator5ban Graphics
LanguageEnglish
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Evolves From
Shelgon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points250 HP
Weakness Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Ability: Dragon Lift
Your Pokémon in play have no Retreat Cost, except Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX.

Attacks

Bright Flame200
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Flame Jet-GX
This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Rules

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Salamence soaring majestically through the air, showcasing its powerful wings spread wide. The background features a vibrant gradient of deep pink and soft turquoise, enhancing the creature's dynamic movement. The shading emphasizes Salamence's sleek, dragon-like form, embodying strength and agility. Its fierce expression suggests confidence and determination, while the glow around its body implies an overwhelming energy ready to unleash. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of grandeur and excitement, embodying the essence of this majestic Pokémon.

Playability Overview

Salamence GX's ability to eliminate retreat costs adds flexible board control, while its high-damage attacks demand careful energy management for strategic bursts of offense.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Skyward FuryThis Salamence-GX card has a striking look with its bold reds and blues, evoking a sense of soaring power. Its majestic wings and fierce expression are perfect for a "Flight" page. Pair it with other dragon types or flying Pokémon to showcase that aerial dominance, making sure to highlight its impressive HP and GX move.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Fierce / Bold Colors / Dragon Power / High Stakes

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Salamence-GX #SM139 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Salamence-GX #SM139 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Salamence-GX #SM139 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Salamence-GX has moved up 0.5% to $17.53. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

How rare is Salamence-GX #SM139?

Salamence-GX #SM139 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Salamence-GX #SM139 worth grading?

At $17.53 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $221.64, giving a net return of +$147.30 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$3.67 and PSA 8 returns −$24.93, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Salamence-GX #SM139 exist?

PSA have graded 551 copies of Salamence-GX #SM139, of which 250 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 45.4%, or roughly 1 in 2.2 graded copies.

Is Salamence-GX #SM139 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 45.4% gem rate, Salamence-GX grades better than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 29.9 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Salamence-GX #SM139?

Salamence-GX #SM139 was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, who has illustrated 3618 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Salamence-GX #SM139 released?

Salamence-GX #SM139 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Salamence-GX SM139

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Salamence-GX SM139 Graded Prices

Salamence-GX SM139 Population Report

Is Salamence-GX SM139 worth grading?

Card Details

Card Attributes

Abilities

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Salamence-GX #SM139 Discussion

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