Ryo Ueda
Ryo Ueda has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2023, spanning more than 400 illustrations. Work appears across EX, XY, and Sword & Shield, with a digital, action-forward approach that favors focused framing, balanced layouts, and vibrant, contrasting color.
“The Salamence ex δ card captures a moment of this majestic Pokémon soaring through a vibrant sky, its powerful wings spread wide as it glides effortlessly. The colors blend beautifully, creating a sense of motion and grace, emphasizing Salamence's role as a fierce yet noble creature in its world. With its fierce expression and dynamic pose, it embodies both strength and elegance, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of its flight. This scene evokes a feeling of freedom and adventure, as Salamence navigates”
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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 18, 2026.
Claw Swipe
Dual Stream
You may do up to 40 damage instead of 80 to the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
