What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Salamence [1st Edition]?

An ungraded Salamence [1st Edition] from the Shining Darkness set currently has a resale value starting around $8.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of the Salamence [1st Edition] is valued at $243.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant for this card?

Yes, the difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 fetching $243 compared to an ungraded copy around $8.

Salamence [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value

Name: Salamence [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness

What the Salamence [1st Edition] card from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Salamence [1st Edition] value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 9 $42 · PSA 10 $243. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Japanese Shining DarknessGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

5.3×

$42

Grade 9

30.4×

$243

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 30.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, buy the Standard Salamence for $12. The 1st Edition, priced at $8, offers a premium due to its older printing and increased scarcity. If budget is the primary concern, stick with Standard. However, collectors prioritizing the historical significance and rarity of the 1st Edition should pay the slightly higher price for that specific version.

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StandardSalamence — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$11.7$111.44eBay ↗

1st Edition— this pageSalamence [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$8.03$242.5eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness
Game: Pokémon

Salamence [1st Edition] (Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness) card value

An ungraded Salamence [1st Edition] from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness averages around $8. A Grade 9 copy runs about $42, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $243.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$8	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$42	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$243	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Salamence [1st Edition]?: An ungraded Salamence [1st Edition] from the Shining Darkness set currently has a resale value starting around $8.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of the Salamence [1st Edition] is valued at $243.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant for this card?: Yes, the difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 fetching $243 compared to an ungraded copy around $8.