Salamence
#373 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Salamence
The best moves for Salamence are Dragon Tail and Fly when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
16.8dps
54dps
Defense
16.8dps
Outrage
Elite TM
33dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Bagon family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Salamence evolves from Shelgon which costs 100 Candy, and evolves into Mega Salamence which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Salamence costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Salamence:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Salamence, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Salamence is a Dragon & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Shelgon. It is vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves. Salamence's strongest moveset is Dragon Tail & Fly and it has a Max CP of 4,239. Salamence evolves into Mega Salamence.
About
"Salamence came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this Pokémon's cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Fire Fang | 13 | 13 |
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 16.8 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast | 140 | 35 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 38.6 |
| Draco Meteor | 150 | 51.4 |
| Fly | 90 | 54 |
| Outrage Elite TM | 110 | 33 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Fly
54 dps
|
25.8 | 100% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Draco Meteor
51.4 dps
|
24.2 | 94% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Fly
54 dps
|
23.8 | 92% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Outrage
Elite TM
33 dps
|
22.7 | 88% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Fly
54 dps
|
22.2 | 86% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Hydro Pump
38.6 dps
|
21.4 | 83% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Draco Meteor
51.4 dps
|
21.2 | 82% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Fire Blast
35 dps
|
21.1 | 82% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Outrage
Elite TM
33 dps
|
21.1 | 82% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Draco Meteor
51.4 dps
|
20.4 | 79% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
20.3 | 79% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Outrage
Elite TM
33 dps
|
20.2 | 78% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Hydro Pump
38.6 dps
|
18.4 | 71% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Fire Blast
35 dps
|
18.3 | 71% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Hydro Pump
38.6 dps
|
17.6 | 68% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Fire Blast
35 dps
|
17.6 | 68% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.3 | 67% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
16.8 | 65% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16 | 62% |
|
Fire Fang
13 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13 | 50% |
|
Bite
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 46% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Salamence?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Salamence are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Kyurem (White),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Chien-Pao,
- Baxcalibur.
Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves, and especially weak against Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
277 |
| Defense |
|
168 |
| Stamina |
|
216 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 182 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 102.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,607 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,142 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,214 |
|
Level 40 |
3,749 |
|
Level 50 |
4,239 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,678 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,481 |