Salamence 8/20
Pokemon card from Dragon Vault · released Oct 5, 2012
Salamence is a Rare Dragon-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 8/20 in Dragon Vault (released Oct 5, 2012), illustrated by BERUBURI. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$7.51 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$6.32 to ~$7.51, up 18.8%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$7.51 | ~$2.94 | ~$4.37 | 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.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer and CardNexus (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, CardNexus, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Sealed Dragon Vault products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
Card details
| Set | Dragon Vault |
| Number | 8/20 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Dragon |
| HP | 140 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Shelgon |
| Artist | BERUBURI |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number8/20Card 8 of the 20 in the main Dragon Vault list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon Vault 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.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. BERUBURI” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Scornful StormOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may have your opponent discard cards from his or her hand until he or she has 4 cards left in his or her hand.
Shred90This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Weakness: Dragon ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Salamence printings
More Dragon Vault cards
All Salamence cards · Dragon Vault price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.