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Set: Celestial Storm Released: Aug 3, 2018

Pokémon: Salamence

Dragon Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita Pull Rate:1 in 111.7 packs (0.9%) Evolves From: Shelgon

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.72 $0.09 (14.29%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

1.30 $0.01 (0.78%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

0.85 $0.25 (22.73%)

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Salamence 106/168 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	403.71	—	x561
PSA9	29.85	30.69%	x41
PSA8	14.14	—	x20
PSA7	14.54	—	x20

Salamence 106/168 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
17
23.94%
$403.71
PSA 9 Mint
38
53.52%
$29.85
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
12
16.90%
$14.14
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
4.23%
$14.54
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
1.41%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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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 106/168 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.72 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.01

$0.72

Raw

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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 —

$14.54

PSA 7 −$16.07

$14.14

PSA 8 −$16.42

$29.85

PSA 9 −$2.75

$403.71

PSA 10 +$322.51

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.72 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 106/168 Population Report

About Salamence

It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
TypeDragon
National Pokédex #[373]
Card Number 106/168
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 111.7 packs (0.9%)
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
LanguageEnglish
Release Date03/08/2018
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Celestial Storm
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 Points150 HP
Weakness Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Ability: Dragon Wind
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.

Attacks

Dragon Claw100

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Salamence soaring powerfully through a vivid sky, its bright blue body and large red wings cutting through the clouds with confident determination and graceful flight above rocky terrain.

Playability Overview

Salamence's ability to force your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon offers strategic control and disruption, making it useful for managing threats while dealing solid damage with Dragon Claw.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Skyward SoarThis Salamence card really captures the majesty of flight. Its vibrant blues and the dynamic pose create a sense of freedom and power. It would look fantastic alongside other flying Pokémon, especially those with similar aerial themes. Consider placing it near cards that show off the vast sky, like Rayquaza or Charizard, to enhance that soaring feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Empowered / Bright Blue / Flight Patterns / Dragon Power

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Salamence #106/168 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Salamence #106/168 from Celestial Storm — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Salamence #106/168 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Salamence has moved up 14.3% to $0.72. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Salamence #106/168?

Salamence #106/168 appears roughly 1 in 111.7 packs, which works out at 0.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Celestial Storm.

How rare is Salamence #106/168?

Salamence #106/168 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Celestial Storm.

Is Salamence #106/168 worth grading?

At $0.72 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $403.71, giving a net return of +$322.51 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$2.75 and PSA 8 returns −$16.42, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Salamence #106/168 exist?

PSA have graded 71 copies of Salamence #106/168, of which 17 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 23.9%, or roughly 1 in 4.2 graded copies.

Is Salamence #106/168 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 23.9% gem rate, Salamence grades worse than the Celestial Storm average by 7.5 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Salamence #106/168?

Salamence #106/168 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who has illustrated 1418 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Salamence #106/168 released?

Salamence #106/168 was released on 3 August 2018 as part of Celestial Storm. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Salamence 106/168