kodama
kodama has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet. The work favors vibrant, colorful staging with balanced compositions, playful energy, and clear character-forward framing.
“The Salamence card depicts the dragon Pokémon in a dynamic pose, standing amidst a vivid landscape filled with rocky mountains and lush greenery. Its wings are spread wide, and flames burst from its mouth, creating a sense of intensity in the scene. This moment captures Salamence as a powerful figure, embodying the spirit of its wild environment. The overall atmosphere feels both fierce and majestic, highlighting Salamence's role as a guardian of its territory.”
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.
Fierce Dragon
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more damage.
