# Salamence ex #187/159

The Salamence ex (#187/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 10 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 30% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/salamence-ex-sv09-journey-together-187-159-special-art-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #187/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Mar 28, 2025
- Set size: 198 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $59
- 3-month change: +78.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 10
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 30%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 10% | $67 |
| 9.5 | 20% | $71 |
| 9 | 50% | $66 |
| 8 | 10% | $68 |
| 7 | 10% | $72 |

### Most common condition issues

- Glare (Front): 10% of scans
- Fuzzy: 10% of scans
- Whitening: 10% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Salamence ex carries a market value of $59. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $67, about 1.1× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Salamence ex worth?

The Salamence ex from SV09: Journey Together has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Salamence ex cards get?

Across 10 community scans on ZeroPop, the Salamence ex averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 30% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.2, surface 8.9, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Salamence ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Salamence ex cards are Glare (Front) (10% of scans), Fuzzy (10% of scans), Whitening (10% of scans).

### Is the Salamence ex worth grading?

Whether the Salamence ex is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app