Salamence 8/99

Name: Salamence #8 - Arceus | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl4-8
Price: 9.89 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Arceus Released: Nov 4, 2009

Pokémon

Colorless Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 48 packs (2.1%) Evolves From: Shelgon

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holofoil

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9.89 $2.15 (27.78%)

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reverse Holofoil

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9.36 $0.32 (3.54%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	679.30	941.39%	x69
PSA9	91.31	9.73%	x9.2
PSA8	37.72	12.73%	x3.8
PSA7	15.50	—	x1.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	49.92	98.88%	x5.3
PSA7	44.90	—	x4.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
National Pokédex #373
Card Number 8/99
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorShin Nagasawa
Release Date04/11/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Arceus
Evolves From
Shelgon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Colorless +30
Resistance Fighting -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

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.

Attacks

Shoot Through50
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Dragon Claw70

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Salamence poised fiercely against a backdrop of ancient pillars and a vibrant red sky, its wings unfurled wide and eyes blazing with determination, ready to unleash a powerful attack.

Playability Overview

Salamence offers versatile attacks and energy acceleration but struggles with its high retreat cost and reliance on energy draws, making it situational rather than consistently dominant in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ruined TemplesThis card fits well on a page themed around ancient ruins or historic battlegrounds. It works great as a centerpiece paired with other Dragon or Steel types, especially those with stone or mystical backgrounds, giving the page a weathered, epic feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ruins / Intense / Muted Blue / Ancient Guardians / Dragon Power