Pokemon TCG Salamence XY59 Black Star Promo 2015 Full Art -HP
Pokemon TCG Salamence XY59 Black Star Promo 2015 Full Art -HP
Price: $15.99
Salamence from the XY Black Star Promos, numbered XY59, comes as a full art rarity in raw condition. This one’s got that striking full art spread, with Salamence roaring mid-flight against a stormy backdrop, wings flared wide. The holo foil pops across the entire card, catching light in a way that makes the dragon’s scales shimmer like they’re breathing fire.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Dragon-type Pokémon with 150 HP. Evolves from Shelgon, and it’s got an Ability called Delta Plus that lets you do extra damage if you knock out an opponent’s Pokémon with an attack—adds 20 more to the pile. Attacks include Power Howl, which does 20 damage times the number of your benched Pokémon, and Shatter, a hefty 110 damage that also discards a Stadium card if one’s in play. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing specific, and retreat cost is three energy. Solid setup for a dragon deck back in the day, mixing raw power with some bench synergy.
This promo dropped in 2015, tied to the XY era expansions, often bundled with things like the Roaring Skies theme decks or special tins. Raw copies from these black star promos tend to show up with decent card stock—thicker than base set stuff, but watch for those classic XY centering quirks, where the borders might shift a hair left or right. Print runs weren’t massive, so you see variations in the holo pattern, sometimes with a subtle swirl that adds character without overpowering the art.
For raw condition, assume we’re talking a clean pull: corners sharp enough to poke an eye if you’re not careful, edges smooth with no whitening sneaking in from handling. Surface is pristine, free of scratches or dents that could dull the full art vibe, and that holo flash holds strong under light, no fading or clouding from age. Centering sits around 60/40 on a good day, typical for these promos, keeping the borders even without major offsets. It’s the kind of raw that feels fresh out of the pack, ready for a binder spot. Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Salamence
– Set: XY Black Star Promos
– Rarity: Full Art
– Condition: Raw
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