Question 1

What is the current market value of Salamence #SM140?

Accepted Answer

Salamence (SM Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $15.17 in raw condition. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($15.17). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $13.38 to $17.97 (30% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Salamence #SM140 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $13.38 and $17.97 create a 30% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($15.17), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Salamence #SM140 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Salamence appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. The printed flavor text states: "It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Dragon. This card evolves from Shelgon. Printed ability include "Dragon Wind". Notable move text references "Dragon Claw". It is weak to Fairy type energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

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 -11%. 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 #SM140 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SM Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Salamence is card number SM140 with a Promo designation.

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