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Salamence Spirit Link
XY Black Star Promos XY172/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY172/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Market price
- $8.68
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Attach a Pokémon Tool to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
Your turn does not end if the Pokémon this card is attached to becomes M Salamence-EX.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Salamence Spirit Link, card number XY172, was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos series. This specific card was distributed as a promotional item during the peak of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY era, designed to support the mechanics introduced in the Roaring Skies expansion. It served as a functional tool card that allowed players to evolve their Pokémon without ending their turn, a mechanic that defined the competitive pace of the game at the time.
The card features artwork consistent with the aesthetic of the XY-era Trainer cards, emphasizing utility and clarity for tournament play. While these promotional cards were often included in special blister packs or event kits rather than traditional booster boxes, they became staples for collectors interested in completing the full Black Star Promo set. Its design reflects the strategic shift toward faster, ability-heavy gameplay that characterized the mid-2010s Pokémon meta.
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