Salamence VMAX #194 (Pokemon Darkness Ablaze)
Salamence VMAX #194 from Pokemon Darkness Ablaze is worth about $13.20 raw (Near Mint) and $71 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $8–$11 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $13.20 | $8 – $11 |
| Lightly Played | $10.56 | $6 – $9 |
| Moderately Played | $7.92 | $5 – $7 |
| Heavily Played | $5.28 | $3 – $4 |
| Damaged | $3.30 | $2 – $3 |
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 | $71 | $42 – $60 |
| PSA 9.5 | $33 | $20 – $28 |
| PSA 9 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
| PSA 8 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| BGS 10 | $81 | $49 – $69 |
| CGC 10 | $27 | $16 – $23 |
| SGC 10 | $30 | $18 – $26 |
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 | $8–$11 | $0 | $0 | $8–$11 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $13.20 | −$1.75 | −$5.00 | $6.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $12.54 | −$1.37 | −$4.00 | $7.17 | 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% | $71 | $13 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $30 | $-22 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $27 | $-25 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $13 | $-37 |
"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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The Salamence VMAX #194 (Pokemon Darkness Ablaze) currently trades at $13.20 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.