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Salamence VMAX 194/189

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Set: Darkness Ablaze Released: Aug 14, 2020

Pokémon: Salamence

Colorless Type Rare Rainbow Illustrator: 5ban Graphics Evolves From: Salamence V

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14.66 $1.00 (6.39%)

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Salamence VMAX 194/189 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	84.57	2.46%	x5.8
PSA9	32.95	14.85%	x2.2
PSA8	25.97	—	x1.8

Salamence VMAX 194/189 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2,343
82.91%
$84.57
PSA 9 Mint
367
12.99%
$32.95
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
70
2.48%
$25.97
PSA 7 Near Mint
18
0.64%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
18
0.64%
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PSA 5 Excellent
6
0.21%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.04%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.07%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Salamence VMAX 194/189 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $14.66 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $49.03

$14.66

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 —

$25.97

PSA 8 −$20.07

$32.95

PSA 9 −$13.99

$84.57

PSA 10 +$30.92

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $14.66 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 VMAX 194/189 Population Report

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
TypeColorless
National Pokédex #[373]
Card Number 194/189
Card RarityRare Rainbow
Illustrator5ban Graphics
LanguageEnglish
Release Date14/08/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Darkness Ablaze
Evolves From
Salamence V
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points320 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Sonic Double
This attack does 40 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Max Wings240
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Max Wings.

Rules

VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Salamence VMAX roaring fiercely, its massive wings spread wide, radiating vibrant, rainbow-colored energy that shimmers dynamically against a glowing, abstract background, emphasizing immense power and presence.

Playability Overview

Salamence VMAX’s ability to spread moderate damage with Sonic Double supports chip damage strategies, while Max Wings offers a powerful one-time strike, requiring careful timing to maximize its impact in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Draconic DreamsThis Salamence VMAX card radiates power and elegance with its vibrant colors and dynamic pose. The rainbow hues in the background give it a mythical vibe, making it a perfect centerpiece for a "Legendary Beasts" page. Pair it with other majestic Dragon-types like Rayquaza for a spectacular display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Majestic / Vibrant / Dragon Power / Mythical Flight

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Salamence VMAX #194/189 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Salamence VMAX #194/189 from Darkness Ablaze — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Salamence VMAX #194/189 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Salamence VMAX has moved down 6.4% to $14.66. PSA 10 copies are up 2.5% over the same period.

How rare is Salamence VMAX #194/189?

Salamence VMAX #194/189 is a Secret Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Darkness Ablaze.

Is Salamence VMAX #194/189 worth grading?

At $14.66 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $84.57, giving a net return of +$30.92 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$13.99 and PSA 8 returns −$20.07, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Salamence VMAX #194/189 exist?

PSA have graded 2,826 copies of Salamence VMAX #194/189, of which 2,343 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 82.9%, or roughly 1 in 1.2 graded copies.

Is Salamence VMAX #194/189 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 82.9% gem rate, Salamence VMAX grades better than the Darkness Ablaze average by 43.3 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Salamence VMAX #194/189?

Salamence VMAX #194/189 was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, who has illustrated 3618 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Salamence VMAX #194/189 legal in tournaments?

Salamence VMAX #194/189 carries regulation mark D and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Salamence VMAX #194/189 released?

Salamence VMAX #194/189 was released on 14 August 2020 as part of Darkness Ablaze. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Salamence VMAX 194/189

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Salamence VMAX 194/189 Population Report

Is Salamence VMAX 194/189 worth grading?

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