Pokémon Salamence VMAX Secret Rare Holo Full Art Darkness Ablaze 194/189 Card
Pokémon Salamence VMAX Secret Rare Holo Full Art Darkness Ablaze 194/189 Card
Price: $10.00
Salamence VMAX from Darkness Ablaze, card number 194/189, clocks in as a Secret Rare with that rainbow holo sheen. We’re talking a clean raw copy here, straight from the pack without any grading drama. The artwork shows Salamence roaring mid-flight, wings spread wide against a stormy backdrop, and that full art treatment lets the colors pop under any light. It’s got this vibrant energy, like the dragon’s about to burst off the card.
On the stats side, it’s a Dragon-type VMAX with 320 HP, evolving from Salamence V. No Ability to speak of, but the attacks pack a punch: Max Lance hits for 200 damage, and you can discard up to 2 Energy from it to add 20 more per discard—solid for building up those big swings in a deck. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing, and retreat costs four, so yeah, it’s a heavy hitter that needs some setup.
Darkness Ablaze dropped back in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield era, bringing in those VMAX mechanics with a focus on fire and dark themes. This set’s print runs had some quirks, like hit-or-miss centering on the full arts—edges might creep in unevenly if you’re picky about borders. Stock feels a bit thicker than older sets, which helps with durability, but watch for those subtle print lines that sometimes show up in the holo foil.
For raw condition on this one, corners are sharp without dings, edges clean and white with no whitening or chips creeping in. Surface is smooth, free of scratches or haze, and the rainbow holo flashes evenly across the art without any dull spots or bubbling. Centering looks about 60/40 top-bottom, pretty standard for these secrets, keeping things balanced enough for display.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it ride raw in a top loader—either way, it’s got that dragon vibe going strong.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Salamence VMAX
– Set: Darkness Ablaze
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: Clean Raw
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