M Salamence-EX XY171
Pokemon card from XY Black Star Promos · released Oct 12, 2013
M Salamence-EX is a Promo Dragon-type MEGA Pokemon card, number XY171 in XY Black Star Promos (released Oct 12, 2013), illustrated by 5ban Graphics. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$80.56 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 15 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$80.56.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$80.56 | ~$41.29 | ~$82.17 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | XY Black Star Promos |
| Number | XY171 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Dragon |
| HP | 230 |
| Stage | MEGA — evolves from Salamence-EX |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card numberXY171A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small XY Black Star Promos symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityPromo: the Black Star Promo symbol.
- Illustrator“Illus. 5ban Graphics” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Savage Wing100Discard as many basic Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon as you like. This attack does 40 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
Weakness: Fairy ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
More XY Black Star Promos cards
All Salamence cards · XY Black Star Promos price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.