Question 1

What is the current market value of Salamence #XY59?

Accepted Answer

Salamence from XY Black Star Promos is currently trading around $29.97. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $29.70. The 90-day window shows a floor near $27.15 and a peak around $30.47 (11% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Salamence #XY59 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 11% 90-day spread ($27.15-$30.47), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($29.70), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Salamence #XY59 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Salamence is a XY Black Star Promos card from the 2013 release window. Card flavor text reads: "It's uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 150. Energy typing is Dragon. As an evolution, Salamence develops from Shelgon. Notable move text references "Call for Goons" and "Dragon Pulse". The card has a weakness to Fairy. 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 ($17.18), this card is +74%. 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 $5.43.

Question 5

What set is Salamence #XY59 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

XY Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2013. It belongs to the XY series. The checklist contains 216 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Salamence is card number XY59 with a Promo designation.

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