Salamence V 143 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set

Salamence V — Darkness Ablaze 143/189 Pokémon TCG card

Salamence V is a Basic Pokémon card with a Colorless type and 220 HP. It is part of the Darkness Ablaze set from the Sword & Shield series, illustrated by…

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About the Salamence V Pokémon Card

Salamence V is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 220 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 143/189 and is classified as Rare Holo V. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

Salamence V Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Salamence V

Card number: 143/189

Set: Darkness Ablaze

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Holo V

Subtypes: Basic, V

Type: Colorless

HP: 220

Artist: Saki Hayashiro

Release date: August 14, 2020

National Pokédex number: 373

Why Collect the Salamence V Pokémon Card?

Salamence V is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Salamence V Pokémon Card

Salamence V was illustrated by Saki Hayashiro.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Salamence V Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Salamence V is about

.05. Recent listings range from roughly $0.49 (low) to
5.00 (high), with a mid-point near
.17. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near

.54, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -5% over the last 7 days and -14% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Salamence V Pokémon Card

Whether Salamence V is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 676 copies of this card, of which 412 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 60.9%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Salamence V Pokémon Card?

Rare Holo V cards like Salamence V are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 676 copies to date.

Other Printings of Salamence V

Salamence V appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Darkness Ablaze 185 (around $4.67).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Salamence V Pokémon Card

The Salamence V pokémon card is a Rare Holo V card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.05; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Salamence V card from?

Salamence V is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 143/189 with the Rare Holo V rarity.

What rarity is the Salamence V card?

Salamence V is classified as Rare Holo V.

How much is the Salamence V 143/189 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.05, within a recent range of roughly $0.49 to
5.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Salamence V card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 676 copies so far, with about 60.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Salamence V?

PSA has graded 676 copies, of which 412 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 60.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Salamence V card?

Rare Holo V cards like Salamence V are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Darkness Ablaze set released?

The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.

Are there other printings of Salamence V?

Yes. Salamence V appears on one other card across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.