Salamence V
Rotated OutA sturdy Basic Pokemon with high health and a powerful area-of-effect attack.
What this card does
Salamence V has 220 HP, making it harder for opponents to knock out quickly.
It can use Swoop Across to deal 30 damage to all of your opponent's Pokemon at once.
The Heavy Storm attack deals a large 160 damage but requires four Energy cards.
Heavy Storm
No game text. (160 damage)
The Swoop Across attack is unique because it hits every Pokemon on the opponent's bench. This means you can weaken multiple threats in a single turn without worrying about their weaknesses or resistances.
Attacks
This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that want to control the board by damaging several targets at once. It works best when paired with cards that help attach Energy quickly to pay for its high costs.
- •High HP
- •Bench damage
- •Basic status
- •Lightning weakness
- •High energy cost
Use Swoop Across early to weaken the opponent's bench before they can set up their own powerful attackers.
Salamence is known for its majestic wings and fierce temperament in the Pokemon world.
Remember that this Pokemon is weak to Lightning type attacks, so watch out for opponents using those cards.
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