Salamence V (Full Art) 185/189 Swsh03: Darkness Ablaze Holo
Salamence V (Full Art) 185/189 Swsh03: Darkness Ablaze Holo
Price: $20.00
Salamence V from the SWSH Black Star Promos, card number SWSH003, hits as a promo rarity in raw condition. This one’s got that classic Dragon-type vibe, with the artwork showing Salamence mid-roar against a stormy backdrop. The holo catches light like crazy, making those wings and scales pop when you tilt it just right.
On the card text side, it’s a Basic Pokémon V with 230 HP. No Ability here, but attacks keep it simple: Sonic Double mills two cards from your opponent’s deck for 20 damage if you go first, and Dragon Claw slams for 120 with Fire, Water, and Colorless energy. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing, and retreats for two. Rules box reminds you it counts as a V card, so prize penalty when KO’d.
This promo dropped in 2020 alongside the early Sword & Shield era stuff, often bundled in tins or special packs. Raw copies from these print runs sometimes show up with slight centering drifts on the holo foil, especially around the borders, and the card stock feels a bit thicker than base set pulls, which helps with durability but can lead to minor edge whitening if not handled carefully.
For raw condition, you’re looking at sharp corners without dings, clean edges free of chips or fuzz, and a surface that’s mostly scratch-free with no major whitening or print lines. The holo flash stays vibrant, no clouding or peeling, though watch for those tiny factory marks that sneak in on promos like this. Centering might lean 60/40 on the front, but the back’s usually spot on, keeping it solid for display.
Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Salamence V
– Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: Raw
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