Salamence #8

In 2012, Dragon Vault introduced this print of Salamence. Card flavor text reads: "As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 140.

Energy typing is Dragon. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.

This card evolves from Shelgon. Notable ability on this print: "Scornful Storm".

Current market pricing for Salamence (Dragon Vault) sits near $4.35. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.

Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($4.41). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.18 to $4.43 (6% spread), a low-volatility profile.

Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Collector-focused market read: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. The 90-day range spans $4.18 to $4.43 (6% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior.

Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($4.41). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +4682% above raw pricing.

PSA 9 is currently around $349.99, while PSA 10 is $208.00.

Dragon Vault was released in 2012. Dragon Vault is grouped under the Black & White era.

Set size is 21 cards, which categorizes Dragon Vault as compact. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Salamence is card number 8 with a Rare Holo designation.

A wider Salamence checklist helps contextualize this specific Salamence print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.37 and $41.60 (11143% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($9.34), this card is -53%.

Notable alternatives include Salamence #XY59 (XY Black Star Promos) at $41.60, Salamence #57 (Roaring Skies) at $1.82, Salamence #109 (Evolving Skies) at $0.37, and Salamence #SM140 (SM Black Star Promos) at $5.32.