Salamence EX #98 (Pokemon Dragon Frontiers)
Salamence EX #98 from Pokemon Dragon Frontiers is worth about $129.33 raw (Near Mint) and $7,225 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $78–$110 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $129.33 | $78 – $110 |
| Lightly Played | $103.46 | $62 – $88 |
| Moderately Played | $77.60 | $47 – $66 |
| Heavily Played | $51.73 | $31 – $44 |
| Damaged | $32.33 | $19 – $27 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $7,225 | $4,335 – $6,141 |
| PSA 9.5 | $553 | $332 – $470 |
| PSA 9 | $502 | $302 – $427 |
| PSA 8 | $342 | $206 – $291 |
| PSA 7 | $285 | $171 – $242 |
| BGS 10 | $9,393 | $5,636 – $7,984 |
| CGC 10 | $767 | $460 – $652 |
| SGC 10 | $4,335 | $2,601 – $3,685 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $78–$110 | $0 | $0 | $78–$110 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $129.33 | −$17.14 | −$0.00 | $112.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $122.86 | −$13.38 | −$0.00 | $109.48 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $7,225 | $6,225 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $502 | $393 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $342 | $254 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $129 | $69 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Salamence EX #98
The Salamence EX #98 from Pokemon Dragon Frontiers is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $129.33. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $7,225. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.