Salamence

Salamence

Selected Masterpiece • XY59/211
Artist Naoki Saito
Market Price $32.73
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 as this majestic Pokémon soars through a vibrant sky, flames trailing behind it. Its powerful wings beat against the backdrop of a landscape marked by rugged terrain and hints of distant mountains. The scene conveys a sense of freedom and intensity, reflecting Salamence's fierce nature. This snapshot immerses the viewer in a world where strength and grace coexist.”

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.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Dragon
Era
XY
Release
12/10/2013

Call for Goons

Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Dragon Pulse

130

Discard the top card of your deck.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost