Question 1

What is the current market value of Salamence V #185?

Accepted Answer

Salamence V from Darkness Ablaze is currently trading around $5.29. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.5% higher. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($5.66) by 6.6%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $2.71 and $6.61, producing a 74% range and high-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Ultra.

Question 2

Is Salamence V #185 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (3.5%), and value remains materially above its recent low (95%). With a 74% 90-day spread ($2.71-$6.61), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 6.6% below its 30-day reference ($5.66). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Salamence V #185 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Salamence V appears in Darkness Ablaze, released in 2020. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Ultra. Printed HP is 220. Energy typing is Colorless. This print is categorized under the Basic and V subtype. The card text reads: V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The printed attacks highlight "Swoop Across" and "Heavy Storm". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Salamence cards available?

Accepted Answer

Salamence V sits within a broader pool of Salamence variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 1 comparable cards from 1 set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($1.17). Notable alternatives include Salamence V #143 (Darkness Ablaze) at $1.17.

Question 5

What set is Salamence V #185 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Darkness Ablaze entered circulation in 2020. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series. Set size is 201 cards, which categorizes Darkness Ablaze as large. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Salamence V (#185) is one of the Rare Ultra prints in this expansion.

Salamence V #185

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