Question 1

What is the current market value of Salamence #57?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Salamence (Roaring Skies) sits near $1.64. Over the last 7 days it declined 23.4%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($2.25) by 27.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.64 and a peak around $2.84 (73% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Salamence #57 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (23.4%); this leaves value 42% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $1.64 to $2.84 (73% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($2.25), the card is trading 27.1% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Salamence #57 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Roaring Skies introduced this print of Salamence. The printed flavor text states: "It's uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 160. Energy typing is Dragon. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Shelgon. The printed attacks highlight "Shatter", "Power Howl", and "Steam Blast". The card has a weakness to Fairy. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $1.38 and $42.05 (2947% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($17.11), this card is -90%. Notable alternatives include Salamence #64 (Plasma Blast) at $6.14, Salamence #18 (Secret Wonders) at $10.20, Salamence #24 (Stormfront) at $1.38, and Salamence #8 (Dragon Vault) at $4.97.

Question 5

What set is Salamence #57 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Roaring Skies is 2015. Series classification for this set is XY. With 112 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Roaring Skies checklist, Salamence occupies position #57 as a Rare Holo card.

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