Pokémon · Arceus · Holo Rare

Salamence 8/99 Price

Salamence (8/99, Holo Rare) from Arceus is worth $11.99 to $17.86 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Reverse Holofoil to Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €5.82.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $17.86
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €5.82
30-day change: +4.2%
Printings: 2

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Salamence prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Holofoil	$17.86	€5.82
Reverse Holofoil	$11.99	€3.21

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Arceus
Card number: 8/99
Rarity: Holo Rare
Released: November 4, 2009
Illustrator: Shin Nagasawa
Stage: Stage 2
HP: 140
Card type: Colorless
Attack: [1RW] Shoot Through (50) Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokemon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokemon.)
Attack: [4] Dragon Claw (70)
Card text: Top Accelerator - Once during your turn (before your attack), you may reveal the top card of your deck. If that card is a basic Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokemon. If that card isn't a basic Energy card, discard it. This power can't be used if Salamence is affected by a Special Condition. (Poke-POWER)
Weakness: C+30
Resistance: F-20
Retreat cost: 2

Salamence: common questions

How much is Salamence 8/99 worth?

Salamence (8/99, Holo Rare) from Arceus is worth $11.99 to $17.86 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Reverse Holofoil to Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €5.82.

What set is Salamence from?

Salamence is card 8/99 in Arceus, released November 4, 2009. Its rarity is Holo Rare. Illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.

Is Salamence going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Holofoil price on TCGplayer moved from $17.14 (September 6, 2026) to $17.86 (October 4, 2026), a change of +4.2%. The 30-day low was $17.09 and the high $17.86.

How do I check what my Salamence is worth?

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