Salamence (Roaring Skies 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Salamence from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Holo card numbered 57. This powerful Pokémon boasts 160 HP and features the dynamic attack Steam Blast. Its striking design and solid stats make it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Shelgon)
• Type: Dragon
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, Roaring Skies set, card number 57. It is a Rare Holo with no known print variants. The card features three attacks:
– Shatter (Fire): Discards any Stadium card in play and deals 60 damage.
– Power Howl (Water, Colorless ×2): Deals 20 damage times the number of cards in your opponent’s hand.
– Steam Blast (Fire ×2, Water, Colorless): Deals 170 damage but requires discarding 3 Energy attached to Salamence.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “xy6” and card number 57. The illustrator is TOKIYA, and it is classified as a Rare Holo. The card image can be found at: /images/xy6/xy6-57.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its high retreat cost and energy discard requirement for its strongest attack may influence deck-building strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): Salamence appears as a powerful Dragon-type Stage 2 Pokémon with strong attacks and a high HP pool. This set focuses on dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements involving energy management and stadium control.