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Salamence

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Salamence

#373 in the National Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Salamence in the National Pokédex
Salamence sprite

Normal

Shiny Salamence sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Platinum

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

Details

Types

DragonFlying

Category

Dragon Pokémon

Abilities

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.
218
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,455 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

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

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Platinum
5%
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHeadbutt

The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.

Normal7010015
StartLeer

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

Normal-10030
StartBite

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

Dark6010025
StartRage

While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
StartThunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.

Electric659515
StartFire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.

Fire659515
5Bite

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

Dark6010025
10Leer

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

Normal-10030
16Headbutt

The user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.

Normal7010015
20Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

Normal--30
25Ember

The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left 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 paralyze the target.

Dragon6010020
37Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015
43Scary Face

The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-9010
50Fly

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

Flying909515
53Crunch

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

Dark8010015
61Dragon Claw

The user slashes the foe with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
70Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015
Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source distinguishes level-up, egg, Light Ball breeding and tutor acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
-Prior evolution: eggDragon Dance

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

Dragon--20
-Prior evolution: eggDragon Rage

The foe is stricken by a shock wave. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010
-Prior evolution: eggDragon Rush

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

Dragon1007510
-Prior evolution: eggHydro Pump

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

Water120805
-Prior evolution: tutorIron Defense

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

Steel--15
-Prior evolution: eggThrash

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

Normal9010020
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the foe with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The foe is scared off, to be 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-8510
TM10Hidden Power

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

Variable

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The foe 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
TM23Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

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 tough fists, etc. 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 foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM38Fire Blast

The foe 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 foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

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

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

Normal7010020
TM43Secret Power

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

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM47Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM51Roost

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

Flying--10
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM59Dragon Pulse

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

Dragon9010010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Ghost7010015
TM68Giga Impact

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

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

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

Rock100805
TM78Captivate

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

Normal-10020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM83Natural Gift

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

Normal-10015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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
HM01Cut

The foe 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 on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015
HM05Defog

Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.

Flying--15
HM06Rock Smash

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Fighting4010015
Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Air Cutter

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Flying559525
Aqua Tail

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

Water909010
Draco Meteor

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

Dragon140905
Fury Cutter

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

Bug109520
Heat Wave

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire1009010
Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010
Ominous Wind

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

Ghost601005
Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. However, it then becomes confused.

Dragon12010015
Rollout

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

Rock309020
Snore

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

Normal4010015
Swift

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

Normal60-20
Twister

The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Dragon4010020
Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015
Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

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