Salamence ex - 187/159 #187/159, SV09: Journey Together

Salamence ex - 187/159 #187/159

SV09: Journey Together

Special Illustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$71
Avg grade
8.8

The Salamence ex - 187/159 (#187/159, SV09: Journey Together) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $71.

Price history

3M change
$30.00
-45.3%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Salamence ex - 187/159, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Salamence ex - 187/159 graded 10
10
33% of scans
$67
Salamence ex - 187/159 graded 9
9
33% of scans
$70
Salamence ex - 187/159 graded 8
8
33% of scans
$68

Is it worth grading?

A raw Salamence ex - 187/159 sells for about $71. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $67, about 0.9× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.8
Avg Grade
3
Scans
33%
Gem Mint 9.5+
10.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

10
1 · 33%
9
1 · 33%
8
1 · 33%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.5
Edges
9.2
Surface
9.3
Centering
8.8

Most common condition issues

Whitening (Front) 33%Bent (Front) 33%

Community average: 8.8 (NM-MT) · based on 3 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Salamence ex, graded 9.0
Salamence ex
SV09: Journey Together
9.0$70
Salamence ex, graded 7.5
Salamence ex
SV09: Journey Together
7.5$68
Salamence ex, graded 10.0
Salamence ex
SV09: Journey Together
10.0$67

Card details

SetSV09: Journey Together
Number#187/159
GamePokemon
RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedMar 28, 2025
Set size198 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Salamence ex - 187/159 worth?

A raw (ungraded) Salamence ex - 187/159 from SV09: Journey Together currently carries a market value of about $71. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Salamence ex - 187/159 cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Salamence ex - 187/159 averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.2, surface 9.3, centering 8.8.

What are the most common defects on a Salamence ex - 187/159?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Salamence ex - 187/159 cards are Whitening (Front) (33% of scans), Bent (Front) (33% of scans).

Is the Salamence ex - 187/159 worth grading?

Whether the Salamence ex - 187/159 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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