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Salamence LV.X

Card 98/99

EX-era (2009) Arceus Salamence — mid-era dragon-type print.

ArceusSet
2009Released
Rare Holo LV.XRarity
Ryo UedaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Level-Up (evolves from Salamence)
HP 160
TypeColorless
RarityRare Holo LV.X
IllustratorRyo Ueda
WeaknessColorless ×2
Retreat●●
SetArceus
Released2009

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Holo LV.X
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo~$94 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Salamence — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #373).
  • Required for any complete Salamence master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Arceus set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Level-Up Salamence with 160 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Double Fall

Once during your turn (before your attack), when you put Salamence LV.X from your hand onto your Active Salamence, you may use this power. For each of your opponent's Pokémon that is Knocked Out by damage from Salamence's attacks this turn, take 1 more Prize card.

Steam Blast Cost: Fire + Water + Colorless + Colorless · 100 damage

Discard an Energy card attached to Salamence.

Weakness
Colorless ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat cost
2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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