Salamence V

Salamence V

Selected Masterpiece • 143/189
Market Price $0.93
Darkness Ablaze Sword & Shield 2020
The Illustrator

Saki Hayashiro

Saki Hayashiro has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including sets such as Darkness Ablaze, Chilling Reign, and 151.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Salamence V card captures a dynamic moment as Salamence unleashes a powerful roar amidst a rocky landscape. Its vibrant blue and red colors contrast sharply with the earthy tones around it, emphasizing its fierce presence. The scene conveys a sense of raw energy and determination, as if Salamence is ready to take on any challenge that comes its way. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the wild and untamed spirit of this majestic Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Card Type Colorless
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
14/08/2020

Swoop Across

This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Heavy Storm

160
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost