Salamence Dragon Vault Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Salamence

Dragon Vault · Rare
Pokémon pkm:dv1-8 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$5.21
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $3.38 – $7.39.
▼ 24% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$4.77
Never pay above $5.01
Optimal sell
$5.68
Never sell below $5.35
Buy this card · aim to pay under $5.01
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $5.68 · never below $5.35. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Salamence worth?

Salamence from Dragon Vault has a fair market value of about $5.21 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Salamence?

List around $5.68 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $3.54 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Salamence?

A disciplined buy target is about $4.77 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $5.01.

Where can I buy Salamence?

Salamence is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $5.21 and aim to pay under $5.01 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Salamence?

Salamence is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $5.01; paying near or below $4.77 keeps a margin of safety versus the $5.21 fair value.

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