Pokémon Salamence VMAX Secret Rare Full Art Holo 194/189 Darkness Ablaze Card
Pokémon Salamence VMAX Secret Rare Full Art Holo 194/189 Darkness Ablaze Card
Price: $10.48
Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze, the secret rare full art holo numbered 194/189, in raw condition. This one’s a beast of a card, pulling off that dragon vibe with wings spread wide against a stormy backdrop. The holo catches light like crazy, giving it this shimmering depth that pops when you tilt it just right.
On the text side, it’s a Dragon-type VMAX with 320 HP. Evolves from Salamence V, no ability listed, but the attacks pack a punch. Max Lance does 200 damage, and you can discard up to 2 Energy from it to add 120 more damage for each one tossed—talk about ramping up fast. Then there’s G-Max Wind Rage for 240, which also discards your opponent’s Stadium card if they’ve got one out, plus it knocks 2 Energy off their Active Pokémon. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing, retreat cost of 2. Solid for dragon decks that need that heavy hitter without too much setup.
Darkness Ablaze dropped back in 2020, part of the Sword & Shield series, and these secret rares often came with some printing quirks. Centering can be hit or miss on the borders, especially with the full art extending edge to edge, and you might spot faint print lines in the holo foil if you’re inspecting close. The card stock feels sturdy, typical for the era, with that slight gloss that holds up well raw.
For raw condition, let’s say this copy’s clean—corners are sharp without dings, edges show minimal whitening if any, surface is smooth with no scratches marring the artwork, and the holo flash is bright and even, no clouding or dull spots. It’s one of those pulls that looks fresh out of the pack, ready for play or display.
Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Salamence VMAX
– Set: Darkness Ablaze
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: Raw
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