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M Salamence-EX XY171

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Set: XY Black Star Promos Released: Oct 12, 2013

Pokémon: Salamence

Dragon Type Promo Illustrator: 5ban Graphics Evolves From: Salamence-EX

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Raw market price 82.48 $1.78 (2.21%)

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Grade	Market price	30d	vs raw
PSA9	117.58	—	x1.4
PSA8	241.71	84.30%	x2.9
PSA7	63.53	48.99%	x0.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Salamence
TypeDragon
National Pokédex #[373]
Card Number XY171
Card RarityPromo
Illustrator5ban Graphics
LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/10/2013
SeriesXY
Expansion XY Black Star Promos
Evolves From
Salamence-EX
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points230 HP
Weakness Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Savage Wing100+
Discard as many basic Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon as you like. This attack does 40 more damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way.

Rules

Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts M Salamence EX in a fierce and dynamic pose, showcasing its powerful form in the midst of battle. The background is filled with vivid lightning strikes, emphasizing the intensity of the scene. Bright blues and fiery reds dominate the color palette, creating a striking contrast that adds to the dramatic atmosphere. Shading enhances the depth of Salamence's scales, accentuating its menacing expression. The overall mood is one of exhilaration and power, capturing the essence of a Mega Evolution as it prepares to unleash a devastating attack.

Playability Overview

M Salamence EX can deal significant burst damage by discarding energy, but sacrificing resources for a single powerful attack requires careful timing and energy management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Mega Power SurgeThis Salamence-EX card radiates intensity with its dynamic pose and brilliant colors. Its fierce expression and the dramatic background make it a standout piece for a page dedicated to powerful Pokémon. Pair it with other Mega Evolutions to showcase that raw energy and evolution theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Fierce / Vibrant / Dragon Might / Evolution Showdown

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M Salamence-EX #XY171 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about M Salamence-EX #XY171 from XY Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is M Salamence-EX #XY171 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded M Salamence-EX has moved up 2.2% to $82.48.

How rare is M Salamence-EX #XY171?

M Salamence-EX #XY171 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in XY Black Star Promos.

How many PSA 10 copies of M Salamence-EX #XY171 exist?

PSA have graded 12 copies of M Salamence-EX #XY171, of which 6 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 50%, or roughly 1 in 2.0 graded copies.

Is M Salamence-EX #XY171 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 50% gem rate, M Salamence-EX grades better than the XY Black Star Promos average by 44 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated M Salamence-EX #XY171?

M Salamence-EX #XY171 was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, who has illustrated 3631 Pokémon cards in total.

When was M Salamence-EX #XY171 released?

M Salamence-EX #XY171 was released on 12 October 2013 as part of XY Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

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