Salamence

Salamence

Selected Masterpiece • 106/168
Market Price $0.39
Celestial Storm Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Salamence card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon soaring gracefully through the sky, its powerful wings spread wide against a backdrop of soft clouds. The scene conveys a sense of freedom and strength, as Salamence glides effortlessly, embodying the essence of a dragon in its natural habitat. Its vibrant colors and dynamic pose suggest both agility and majesty, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of this creature in motion. This snapshot encapsulates a fleeting moment in the life of Salamence,”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Dragon
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/08/2018

Dragon Claw

100
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost