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Salamence ex - Battle Partners (Super Rare) [sv9-119/100]

Japanese Salamence ex Super Rare card from Battle Partners SV9 in CGC Pristine 10 slab - view 1
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Estimated value

$40 - $80

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2025

Origin

Japan

Artist / Creator

5ban Graphics

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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SALAMENCE EX - BATTLE PARTNERS (SUPER RARE) [SV9-119/100]: IDENTIFICATION

Japanese Pokémon TCG card depicting Salamence ex, card number 119/100 from the Scarlet & Violet expansion Battle Partners (SV9), released in January 2025. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics, the card is printed as a Super Rare (SR) full-art card featuring diagonal holographic foiling across the Dragon-type Pokémon with 320 HP and attacks Wide Blast and Dragon Impact. The card is encased in a sonically sealed Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) holder with certification number 6066109202.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

European FolkloreMedieval era to present

Salamence's anatomical design draws from classical Western dragon mythology, characterized by four limbs, bat-like membranous wings, and reptilian crests.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Competitive Pokémon TCG championship play where Stage 2 ex attackers function as primary deck engines

Meaning Through Time

2002 (Ruby & Sapphire release)

Symbolized Hoenn's pseudo-legendary dragon archetype defined by high stat totals and prolonged evolutionary leveling.

2025 (SV9 release)

Recontextualized into the high-durability 320 HP ex game mechanic within the Scarlet & Violet competitive metagame.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Battle Partners (SV9) expansion debuted in Japan on January 24, 2025, centering on partner Pokémon and Trainer synergy from the Scarlet & Violet series. Salamence ex 119/100 was positioned in the set's secret rare tier beyond the standard 100-card base checklist, continuing the SV-era textured ...
The Battle Partners (SV9) expansion debuted in Japan on January 24, 2025, centering on partner Pokémon and Trainer synergy from the Scarlet & Violet series. Salamence ex 119/100 was positioned in the set's secret rare tier beyond the standard 100-card base checklist, continuing the SV-era textured full-art aesthetic established across Japanese high-rarity print runs.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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Salamence ex in this SV9 print possesses 320 HP, placing it among the highest base HP totals for Stage 2 Dragon-type ultra rares in the Scarlet & Violet series.

2

CGC's gold Pristine 10 label indicates flawless centering within 50/50 tolerances alongside zero visible microscopic defects under 10x magnification.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Genuine CGC security features visible including micro-printed hologram and QR verification block
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence based on legible CGC label typography, clear certification number, and verifiable Japanese set code sv9 with standard Super Rare layout.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Certified Guaranty Company verification serial 6066109202 matches CGC label layout and official QR layout.
  • 2Gold 'PRISTINE 10' banner confirms highest standard CGC numeric grade above Gem Mint 10.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Track Japanese SV9 population reports on CGC to verify current Pristine 10 census counts.

CONDITION & GRADE

CGC Pristine 10

Grading breakdown

Assigned the top-tier CGC Pristine 10 gold label based on 50/50 visual front centering, pristine corner definition, clean back blue borders, and zero surface foil scratches.

Condition

Preserved in an intact CGC acrylic holder displaying no case fractures, scuffs, or interior clouding. The encapsulated card shows centered borders on the obverse and reverse with sharp die-cut corners and clean edges.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$40 - $80

Updated: Oct 24, 2026

  • Market comparables from auctions & retail
  • Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
  • Current collector demand & trends
  • Low = quick sale, high = patient seller

For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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