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Every Salamence chase card: full arts, illustration rares & secret rares
Salamence has 7 chase cards in English, from Arceus (2009) to 30th Celebration (2026). That's 2 Rare Rainbow, 2 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Rare Holo LV.X, 1 Rare Ultra, 1 Ultra Rare, with 5 numbered as secret rares. Here's the full checklist, oldest first.
- Chase cards
- 7
- Secret rares
- 5
- Artists
- 4
- Eras
- 5
- In Standard
- 3
Salamence chase card checklist
| Got it | Card | Set | No. | Rarity | Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamence LV.X | Arceus | 98/99 | Rare Holo LV.X | Ryo Ueda | 2009 | |
| Salamence-GX | Dragon Majesty | 73/70 Secret | Rare Rainbow | 5ban Graphics | 2018 | |
| Salamence V | Darkness Ablaze | 185/189 | Rare Ultra | Saki Hayashiro | 2020 | |
| Salamence VMAX | Darkness Ablaze | 194/189 Secret | Rare Rainbow | 5ban Graphics | 2020 | |
| Salamence ex Standard | Journey Together | 177/159 Secret | Ultra Rare | — | 2025 | |
| Salamence ex Standard | Journey Together | 187/159 Secret | Special Illustration Rare | — | 2025 | |
| Salamence ex Standard | 30th Celebration | 156/128 Secret | Special Illustration Rare | Ryota Murayama | 2026 |
Tick boxes are for printing or a quick check — they aren't saved. "Secret" means the number is higher than the set's printed total. "Standard" means the card can be played in the 2026–27 Standard format.
Salamence chase cards by era
Scarlet & Violet: 2 · Sword & Shield: 2 · Mega Evolution: 1 · Platinum: 1 · Sun & Moon: 1
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Questions people ask
How many Salamence chase cards are there?
There are 7 English Salamence cards at chase rarities: 2 Rare Rainbow, 2 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Rare Holo LV.X, 1 Rare Ultra, 1 Ultra Rare.
What is the newest Salamence full art or secret rare?
Salamence ex 156/128 from 30th Celebration (16 September 2026), a Special Illustration Rare illustrated by Ryota Murayama.
What was the first Salamence chase card?
Salamence LV.X 98/99 from Arceus in 2009, printed as a Rare Holo LV.X.
Which set has the most Salamence chase cards?
Darkness Ablaze with 2 chase cards, followed by Journey Together (2).
Who has drawn the most Salamence chase cards?
5ban Graphics, with 2 cards. In total 4 different artists have illustrated Salamence at chase rarities.
Can I play Salamence chase cards in Standard?
Yes — 3 of them are legal in the 2026–27 Standard format: Salamence ex (Journey Together), Salamence ex (Journey Together), Salamence ex (30th Celebration). Full-art versions play exactly like the regular card.
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