Salamence V

Salamence V

Selected Masterpiece • 185/189
Market Price $3.48
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 the majestic moment of Salamence soaring through the skies, its powerful wings spread wide against a backdrop of swirling energy. The vibrant colors and dynamic pose convey a sense of freedom and strength, as if it is about to unleash its might. The intensity in Salamence's gaze suggests a character ready for action, embodying both grace and ferocity. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of its flight and the thrill of its presence in the Pokémon world.”

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