Salamence 8/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Salamence is a Holo Rare Colorless-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 8/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$14.14 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$11.99 to ~$14.14, up 17.9%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$18.41No current listing near this price. | ~$72.20 | ~$106.18 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$14.14 | ~$15.13 | ~$90.50 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse 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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Sealed Arceus products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 8/99 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 140 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Shelgon |
| Artist | Shin Nagasawa |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number8/99Card 8 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus 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.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Shin Nagasawa” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Top AcceleratorOnce 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 Pokémon. 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.
Shoot Through50Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Dragon Claw70
Weakness: Colorless +30 · Resistance: Fighting -20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Salamence printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.