Salamence
A powerful Stage 2 Dragon type that deals heavy damage but risks hurting itself.
What this card does
Salamence has 150 HP and evolves from Shelgon.
It uses the attack Dragon Dive which costs Fire, Water and Colorless energy.
The attack does 150 damage to the opponent.
Dragon Dive
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself. (150 damage)
The key feature is the Dragon Dive attack which deals a massive 150 damage. This high reward comes with a risk because flipping tails causes Salamence to hurt itself by 50 damage.
Attacks
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that aim to knock out opponents quickly. It works well in sets that provide plenty of Fire and Water energy cards.
- •High damage output
- •Strong attack potential
- •Good HP total
- •Self-damage risk
- •Complex energy cost
- •Coin flip uncertainty
Check your deck for enough Fire and Water energy cards before including this Pokemon.
Salamence is known as the Dragon Pokemon and is said to soar through the sky at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour.
You can explain to your child that playing this card is a bit like rolling the dice because they might hurt their own Pokemon by accident.
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