# Salamence ex #187/159

The Salamence ex (#187/159, SV09: Journey Together, 2025) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $70.

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

## Card details

- Set: SV09: Journey Together
- Number: #187/159
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $70

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $70 |
| 7 | 50% | $72 |

### Most common condition issues

- Fuzzy: 50% of scans
- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Upper Artwork Holo Layer: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Salamence ex carries a market value of $70. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $70, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Salamence ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Salamence ex from SV09: Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $70. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Salamence ex averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 9.0, surface 7.8, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Salamence ex cards are Fuzzy (50% of scans), Whitening (50% of scans), Upper Artwork Holo Layer (50% 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