Salamence VMAX Darkness Ablaze Secret Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Salamence VMAX

Darkness Ablaze · Secret Rare
Pokémon pkm:swsh3-194 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$16.06
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $13.04 – $19.26.
▼ 15% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$14.81
Never pay above $15.50
Optimal sell
$17.07
Never sell below $16.36
Buy this card · aim to pay under $15.50
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When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $17.07 · never below $16.36. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Salamence VMAX worth?

Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze has a fair market value of about $16.06 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Salamence VMAX?

List around $17.07 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $13.45 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Salamence VMAX?

A disciplined buy target is about $14.81 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $15.50.

Where can I buy Salamence VMAX?

Salamence VMAX is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $16.06 and aim to pay under $15.50 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Salamence VMAX?

Salamence VMAX is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $15.50; paying near or below $14.81 keeps a margin of safety versus the $16.06 fair value.

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