Salamence – Dragon (#19)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Salamence (#19) is a Rare card from EX - Dragon released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Dragon Flame attack (40+ damage), You may discard an Energy card attached to Salamence. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.24, Cardmarket average sale is €3.40, Floor listings start near €3.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €18.99
- Recent low listing: €3.00
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon
- Card Number
- 19
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Intimidating Fang
As long as Salamence is your Active Pokémon, any damage done to your Pokémon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
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Dragon Flame
[Fire, Water, Colorless]
— 40+
You may discard an Energy card attached to Salamence. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Salamence from Dragon (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Salamence 19 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Salamence's Dragon Flame deals 40+ damage for Fire + Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard an Energy card attached to Salamence. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 ...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Colorless Type
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon #19 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.24 |
�📦 Dragon Set Context
This Salamence is part of the Dragon expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Salamence card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Dragon are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Dragon
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Salamence 19 was released in 2003 in the Dragon expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dragon is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Salamence have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Salamence card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Salamence works best in Colorless type decks.