Salamence (ex Dragon 10) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Salamence from the Dragon set is a Rare Holo with 120 HP. It features the Dragon Wind Poké-Power and the hard-hitting Dragon Claw attack—an iconic fit for the set’s dragon-themed lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex3-10
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Shelgon)
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Fighting -30; Fire -30
• Abilities: Dragon Wind Poké-Power allows switching one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon once per turn, unless Salamence is affected by a Special Condition.
• Attacks:
• Agility (20 damage): Flip a coin to potentially prevent all effects of an attack on Salamence during the opponent’s next turn.
• Dragon Claw (60 damage): A strong four-energy attack with no additional effects.

Key Printings

This printing is from the ex Dragon set, card number 10, classified as a Rare Holo and illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its Poké-Power and solid attacks make it a memorable and collectible piece.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented. Identification is straightforward via set code (ex3), card number (10), and rarity (Rare Holo). The Colorless type and Stage 2 classification also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card’s play legality in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats is unknown. Its strategic abilities and attacks suggest it could be valuable in gameplay, but official tournament status is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork with a sleeve, keep it away from sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching. Use a top-loader or binder for long-term storage, and maintain a stable environment to preserve condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Dragon: Salamence ex3-10 stands out as a rare holo with a versatile Poké-Power and solid attacks, contributing to the set’s reputation for powerful Dragon-type Pokémon. Its unknown release date adds intrigue for collectors focusing on the ex series.