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Salamence in Pokémon Black & White

#373 in the National Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Salamence in the National Pokédex
Salamence sprite

Normal

Shiny Salamence sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.

Pokémon White

As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.

Pokémon details

Types

DragonFlying

Category

Dragon Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0373

Salamence in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

95

300

394

Attack

135

247

405

Defense

80

148

284

Sp. Atk

110

202

350

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

100

184

328

Total

600

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Salamence, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
270

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bagon

Bagon

#371

Level 30

Shelgon

Shelgon

#372

Shelgon

Shelgon

#372

Level 50

Salamence

Salamence

#373

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHeadbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartRage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
StartThunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515
StartFire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.

Fire659515
5Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
10Leer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
16Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
20Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
25Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
30Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
32Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
37Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
43Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
50Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515
53Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
61Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
70Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015
80Dragon Tail

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Dragon609010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Dragon Tail

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Dragon609010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon140905

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: egg

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Prior evolution: egg

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon9010010

Prior evolution: egg

Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Prior evolution: egg

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Prior evolution: egg

Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water120805

Prior evolution: egg

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Normal12010010

Prior evolution: egg

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Dragon4010020

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Rock309020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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