Salamence
Salamence is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Plasma Blast (#64). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.06 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2013. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Salamence suits collectors working on Plasma Blast who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Salamence from Plasma Blast?
Salamence is a Pokémon card in Plasma Blast numbered 64. As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. National Pokédex #373. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Salamence worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.06 for Salamence. Low and high spread runs $4.93 to $126.47. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $8.06; Holofoil: $6.35. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Plasma Blast |
|---|---|
| Number | 64 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.05 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $8.06 |
| Holofoil | $6.35 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 150 |
|---|---|
| Types | Dragon |
| Evolves from | Shelgon |
| Gaia Crush | FireWaterColorlessColorless 100 Discard any Stadium card in play. |
| Breakwing | When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may discard all Pokémon Tool cards attached to each of your opponent's Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Dragon ×2 |
How collectible is Salamence?
Salamence is listed as Rare Holo in Plasma Blast. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Salamence?
Catalog fields: set Plasma Blast, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Naoki Saito. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Salamence from Plasma Blast should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Salamence is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Plasma Blast, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $8.06 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $8.06; Holofoil: $6.35).
- Illustrator Naoki Saito has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $8.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Salamence worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $8.06 for ungraded Salamence from Plasma Blast. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Salamence from?
Salamence is listed in Plasma Blast (Black & White) as card #64. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Salamence?
Our catalog lists Salamence as Rare Holo in Plasma Blast. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Salamence good for collectors or players?
Salamence includes gameplay stats in Plasma Blast. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Salamence?
Finish variants of Salamence carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $8.06; Holofoil: $6.35 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.