Salamence #0373 Generation III
Dragon Pokémon

Salamence

· 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
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.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 095
    /255
  2. Attack 135
    /255
  3. Defense 080
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 110
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 080
    /255
  6. Speed 100
    /255
§ 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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