Question 1

What is the current market value of Salamence #109?

Accepted Answer

For Salamence in Evolving Skies, the current reference price is $0.44. Week-over-week movement is lower by 3.1%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.48, this card is now 8.4% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.37 and a peak around $0.71 (77% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Salamence #109 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 3.1% over 7 days, with the card now 38% below its 90-day high. With a 77% 90-day spread ($0.37-$0.71), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.48), the card is trading 8.4% lower. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +15791% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $17.34, while PSA 10 is $69.92.

Question 3

What is Salamence #109 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Salamence is a Evolving Skies card from the 2021 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart's desire—wings." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 170. Energy typing is Dragon. As an evolution, Salamence develops from Shelgon. Printed ability include "Intimidating Roar". Attack line includes "Fierce Dragon". Retreat cost is 2 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Salamence cards available?

Accepted Answer

Salamence sits within a broader pool of Salamence variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.50 to $11.75 (2250% spread). The current card sits -93% versus the sampled alternative average of $5.92. Notable alternatives include Salamence #8 (Arceus) at $11.75, Salamence #106 (Celestial Storm) at $0.50, Salamence #57 (Roaring Skies) at $1.69, and Salamence #SM140 (SM Black Star Promos) at $8.74.

Question 5

What set is Salamence #109 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Evolving Skies entered circulation in 2021. Evolving Skies is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 237 cards, which categorizes Evolving Skies as large. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Salamence (#109) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.

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