Hikaru Koike
Hikaru Koike is credited on 47 Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2006, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases including Skyridge, Dragon, and Emerald. The work favors action-forward, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and crisp, illustrative detail.
“The Salamence ex card captures a moment of fierce determination as this majestic dragon Pokémon soars through a dynamic sky, its wings spread wide and ready for action. The vivid colors and intricate details bring the creature to life, highlighting its powerful presence against a backdrop that suggests both freedom and intensity. In this snapshot, Salamence embodies the spirit of adventure, poised to unleash its fiery abilities. The scene feels alive, inviting the viewer to imagine the thrill of flight and the anti”
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Flame Jet
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Bright Flame
Discard 2 Energy attached to Salamence ex.
