Image via pokemontcg.io
Salamence
Secret Wonders 18/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Number
- 18/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $38.31
- Artist
- Kazuyuki Kano
What it does
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Discard 2 basic Fire Energy cards or 2 basic Water Energy cards attached to Salamence. If you discarded 2 basic Fire Energy cards, this attack does 100 damage to the Defending Pokémon. If you discarded 2 Basic Water Energy cards, this attack does 100 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (If you can't discard cards, this attack does nothing.)
As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changes, and wings grew out.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Salamence on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Salamence card from the Secret Wonders expansion was released in late 2007 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a transition period in the game's mechanics, focusing on the inclusion of Pokémon originally introduced in the third generation games, Ruby and Sapphire. The design emphasizes the dragon's imposing stature, utilizing the distinct, high-contrast holographic foiling techniques characteristic of the era to highlight its colorless type energy.
The artwork for this specific card features an illustrative style that captures the creature mid-flight, a visual choice intended to showcase its draconic power and mobility. Within the competitive landscape of the time, holographic rare cards were highly sought after by players and collectors alike for their aesthetic appeal and relative scarcity. The card's reception was largely defined by its utility in the meta-game, as its 'Dragon Claw' and 'Dual Wing' attacks made it a reliable physical attacker during the late Diamond & Pearl cycle.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real Pokémon cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Salamence
Salamence is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Secret Wonders 18/132 • holo-rare. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this card yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Salamence on collecto.rs?
Salamence doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Salamence?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other Pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Salamence catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Salamence is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking Pokémon cards free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
