Salamence #8/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released 2009-11-04
Salamence is a Rare Holo Colorless-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 8/99 of the Arceus set (released 2009-11-04), illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$15.80 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $15.80 | $6.00 | $17.81 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $9.74 | $7.35 | $90.45 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 8/99 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| 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 |
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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All Salamence cards · Arceus price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.