| Set | Dragon Vault |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 140 |
| Artist | BERUBURI |
| Released | Oct 2012 |
Salamence #8 Value (Dragon Vault)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Salamence #8, painted by BERUBURI for the Dragon Vault set, is a rare holo card from 2012’s Black & White series. This card holds eighth place in value and has been steadily increasing in market price.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $6.42 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €7.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €3.62 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €4.29 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 209 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $639.31 |
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What sets the price of Salamence #8
Salamence #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Dragon Vault, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 11 by price out of 21 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 100x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +21%, from $5.31 to $6.42. The illustration is by BERUBURI.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $24.14 | 2 |
| ACE | 7 | $11.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $178.02 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $22.99 | 4 |
| CGC | 8 | $69.99 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $298.84 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $639.31 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $98.75 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $178.06 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $29.43 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Salamence price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €7.00 | $6.42 |
| Oct 2026 | €7.00 | $5.82 |
| Sep 2026 | €7.00 | $5.32 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.00 | $4.80 |
| Jul 2026 | €6.23 | $3.62 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.50 | $3.62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Salamence #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $6.42, a PSA 10 sells for around $639.31 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €7.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Salamence #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Salamence #8 sells for about $639.31 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $6.42 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Salamence #8 rare?
Salamence #8 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 11 by price among the 21 cards in Dragon Vault. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Salamence #8 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +21% to about $6.42. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Salamence #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 99.6x raw ($632.89 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Salamence I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (8) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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