Salamence 8/20

Name: Salamence #8 - Dragon Vault | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dv1-8
Price: 5.61 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragon Vault Released: Oct 5, 2012

Pokémon

Dragon Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 4.0 packs (25.0%) Evolves From: Shelgon

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

5.61 $0.18 (3.11%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

12.87 $1.95 (17.86%)

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league Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

34.31 $0.90 (2.69%)

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staff Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

237.50

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	855.00	—	x152
PSA9	76.05	—	x14
PSA8	62.45	—	x11
PSA7	65.02	—	x12

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	208.00	—	x0.9
PSA9	31.89	90.89%	x0.1
PSA8	9.00	—	x0.0

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
20
9.71%
$855.00
PSA 9 Mint
84
40.78%
$76.05
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
60
29.13%
$62.45
PSA 7 Near Mint
24
11.65%
$65.02
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
9
4.37%
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PSA 5 Excellent
4
1.94%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
4
1.94%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.49%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Salamence 8/20 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $5.61 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $38.63

$5.61

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 —

$65.02

PSA 7 +$22.96

$62.45

PSA 8 +$20.72

$76.05

PSA 9 +$32.55

$855

PSA 10 +$710.24

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $5.61 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Salamence

As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
National Pokédex #[373]
Card Number 8/20
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorBERUBURI
Release Date05/10/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dragon Vault
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 Points140 HP
Weakness Dragon ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Ability: Scornful Storm
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may have your opponent discard cards from his or her hand until he or she has 4 cards left in his or her hand.

Attacks

Shred90
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Salamence soaring confidently through a vibrant sky, its large red wings unfurled and claws extended, exuding power and dominance as it glides with fierce determination and fierce intensity.

Playability Overview

Salamence's ability to discard opponent's cards disrupts their strategy effectively, while its consistent 90 damage attack maintains pressure, but its high retreat cost and weakness might limit its longevity in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sky DragonsThis Salamence is perfect as a centerpiece on a sky or air-themed page. Its soaring pose and warm sunset background pair well with other flying or dragon-type Pokémon, creating a dynamic lineup that feels like they're high above the clouds.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Bold / Warm Tones / Dragon Flight / Sunset Flight

Salamence 8/20