Salamence VMAX #144

Release year for Darkness Ablaze is 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series.

The checklist contains 201 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window.

Within this set, Salamence VMAX is card number 144 with a Rare Holo VMAX designation.

In 2020, Darkness Ablaze introduced this print of Salamence VMAX. Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Rare Holo VMAX. Printed HP is 320.

Energy typing is Colorless. Salamence VMAX evolves from Salamence V.

The card text reads: VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards. Attack line includes "Sonic Double" and "Max Wings".

Salamence VMAX (Darkness Ablaze) is presently valued at about $2.89 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 4.3% higher.

It is currently 2.7% below the 30-day average of $2.97. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.60 to $3.20 (21% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.

The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo VMAX.

Salamence VMAX sits within a broader pool of Salamence variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 1 alternatives across 1 set.

Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($13.53). Notable alternatives include Salamence VMAX #194 (Darkness Ablaze) at $13.53.

Market structure summary: Short-term momentum is positive (4.3% over 7 days), while the card sits 11% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $2.60 to $3.20 (21% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($2.97), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2160% above raw pricing.

PSA 9 is currently around $7.98, while PSA 10 is $65.32.