Salamence
#373 (Hoenn)
Best moveset (Salamence)
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:
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
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Salamence.
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 |