Salamence

Salamence

Selected Masterpiece • 64/101
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $5.18
Plasma Blast Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Naoki Saito

Naoki Saito has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2010, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Black & White, XY, and Sun & Moon, and include Trainer cards. The work is marked by colorful, cartoonish character design, energetic moods, and balanced, dynamic compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Salamence card captures a dynamic moment, showcasing the Pokémon in mid-flight, its powerful wings unfurled against a backdrop of vibrant energy. The scene conveys a sense of freedom and strength, as Salamence roars, embodying the fierce spirit of a dragon. Its striking colors and detailed features draw the viewer into its world, where it reigns as a formidable presence. This snapshot reflects the essence of Salamence, a creature born from dreams of soaring through the skies.”

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 17, 2026.

Card Type Dragon
Era
Black & White
Release
14/08/2013

Gaia Crush

100

Discard any Stadium card in play.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost