Salamence

ボーマンダ · Drattak

SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this POKéMON’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.

Type: Dragonflying
Stage: 3 of 3

Category: Dragon Pokémon
Japanese: ボーマンダ
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 102.6 kg
Habitat: Rough-terrain
Color: Blue
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Salamence.

#0371

Bagon

Stage 1

Base form

#0372

Shelgon

Stage 2

From Bagon

#0373

Salamence

Stage 3

From Shelgon

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 095

/255
Attack 135

/255
Defense 080

/255
Sp. Atk 110

/255
Sp. Def 080

/255
Speed 100

/255

§ III

Best Salamence cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 29 cards.

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§ IV

Salamence through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

8 cards
Black & White era → Scarlet & Violet era
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02 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

3 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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03 RU

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.

3 cards
EX era → Diamond & Pearl era
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04 NS

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.

2 cards
Black & White era
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05 SH

Saki Hayashiro

Saki Hayashiro has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including sets such as Darkness Ablaze, Chilling Reign, and 151.

2 cards
Sword & Shield era
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