Salamence ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Salamence ex from the Power Keepers set is a Rare Holo EX card with 160 HP. Numbered 96, it showcases the set’s vivid design and gameplay style and features the hard-hitting attack Volcanic Flame.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex16-96
• Series: ex
• Set Name: Power Keepers
• Stage: Stage 2, ex
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Fire -30, Fighting -30
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Power Keepers as card 96, a Rare Holo EX illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No other print variants are listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include:
– Set code: “ex16”
– Card number: “96”

Attacks

• Volcanic Flame: Deals 150 damage; discard the top 5 cards of your deck.
• Hydro Wave: Discard all Water Energy attached to Salamence ex; deals 30 damage to each of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the typical Pokémon-ex rule where the opponent takes 2 Prize cards upon its Knock Out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork, store the card in a sleeve and rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid excessive handling to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): A powerful Rare Holo EX with strong attacks and notable resistances. The set is recognized for dynamic artwork and competitive Stage 2 Pokémon.