{"product_id":"salamence-ex-187-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-pokemon","title":"Salamence ex - 187\/159 - SV09: Journey Together (JTG) Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSalamence ex Special Illustration Rare — #187\/159 — Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet: Journey Together (SV09)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the premium chase pull for one of Pokémon TCG's most beloved Dragon-types. Numbered beyond the set's 159-card base, this secret rare carries the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare (SIR)\u003c\/strong\u003e designation — the highest non-hyper tier in the modern Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era — with full-art, cinematic treatment by illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eToriyufu\u003c\/strong\u003e and a deep holofoil finish that makes this card hit differently in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the battlefield, \u003cem\u003eSalamence ex\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Dragon-type powerhouse with 320 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e attack swings for a massive 300 damage, and \u003cstrong\u003eWide Blast\u003c\/strong\u003e spreads 50 damage to every Benched Pokémon your opponent controls — a board-control tool that's genuinely dangerous in competitive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJourney Together, released March 28, 2025, marked a landmark moment for the TCG: \u003cstrong\u003ethe return of Owner's Pokémon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mechanic absent since the Gym Heroes era of 2000 — making SV09 one of the most culturally significant sets of the Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet series. Salamence ex's SIR sits among the set's elite secret rares in a release that collectors are actively building out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — #187\/159\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toriyufu — full-art, holofoil treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP \u0026amp; Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 HP · Stage 2 Dragon-type ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw NM market:\u003c\/strong\u003e consistently trading in the \u003cstrong\u003e$58–$60 range\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA 10 comps:\u003c\/strong\u003e recent sales landing around \u003cstrong\u003e$228\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Near Mint copies of this Salamence ex SIR are moving steadily in the high-$50s to $60 range, and PSA 10 slabs have cleared over $200 at recent auction. The SIR slot is where Dragon collectors focus — and Salamence, as one of the TCG's all-time fan-favorite Dragon Pokémon, draws consistent demand across both competitive players and long-term set collectors. This is the card JTG binder builders are completing their sets with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67579036500220,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/4F085AEA-609A-4435-A7B9-20CABFE647D0.jpg?v=1790375115","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/salamence-ex-187-159-sv09-journey-together-jtg-pokemon","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}