Salamence

Salamence

Selected Masterpiece • 24/100
Market Price $9
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Salamence card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon in a serene natural setting, its vibrant blue and red colors contrasting beautifully with the lush greenery around it. With its powerful wings poised and a confident stance, Salamence embodies both grace and strength, suggesting a readiness to take flight at any moment. The gentle sunlight filtering through the trees adds a warm glow, enhancing the sense of tranquility in this snapshot of its world. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Colorless
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Combustion

50

Steam Twister

120

Discard a Fire Energy and a Water Energy attached to Salamence.

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost