If the first combat puts a new opponent at the highest life total, consider attacking them the second time for another +1/+1 counter
Illustration Rares now pull at 1 in 9 packs easier than any Scarlet & Violet set (previously 1 in 12)
With 320 HP and no Weakness or Resistance (again, thats thanks to being a Dragon type), its clear to see why Salamence ex is a popular card from the point of view of actually using it in a game, but theres no denying that its amazing artwork, and its rarity, also plays a part in why its one of the most wanted cards overall in Journey Together
To be clear, this is a sorcery speed effect, but you have priority as soon as it resolves, and sacrificing a creature is a cost to activate the ability, so there's not much of a window for people to remove it before you can use it
...But I guess Gamefreak really isn't one to rush a creature concept just because it's an obvious one, are they