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Salamence

#0373 in the National Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

#0373 in the National Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Stats

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.

Shelgon

Beldum

Salamence normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Salamence sprite

Shiny

Salamence

Dragon Pokémon

#0373
DragonFlying

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)

Abilities

IntimidateMoxieHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Salamence takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ice

Rock

Dragon

Fairy

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Evolution

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

Bagon

#0371

Level 30

Shelgon

Shelgon

#0372

Shelgon

Shelgon

#0372

Level 50

Salamence

Salamence

#0373

Salamence

Salamence

#0373

Mega Evolution

Mega Salamence

Mega Salamence

#0373

Family

Mega Evolutions of Salamence, with their types and base stats.
Mega Salamence

Mega Salamence

DragonFlying

HP

95

Atk

145

Def

130

SpA

120

SpD

90

Spe

120

Aerilate

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartHeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

An attack that may make foe flinch.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

An attack that may cause flinching.

StartRageNormalPhysical2010020

Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.

StartThunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

StartFire FangFirePhysical659515

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

21Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

Raises the criti­ cal hit ratio.

25EmberFireSpecial4010025

An attack that may inflict a burn.

30ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

37Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

38Dragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

A strong breath attack.

47Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.

50FlyFlyingPhysical909515

1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

61CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

79Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

Slashes the foe with sharp claws.

80Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

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

93Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A tackle that also hurts the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

0RoarNormalStatus--20

Scares wild foes to end battle.

0FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

An attack that may inflict a burn.

0Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

0StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

0EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

0Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

An attack that may cause a burn.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

Stiff wings strike the foe.

0AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

0ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

0FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

0Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

0Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

The power varies with the POKéMON.

0Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.

0Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

0Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

0Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

0Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

0Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

0RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

0Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

0Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

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

0Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

0Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

0DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

0Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

0CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

0Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

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

0RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

0IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

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

0BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

0ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

0Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

0Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

A powerful water- type attack.

0Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.

0Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

A mystical dance that ups ATTACK and SPEED.

0Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

0HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.

0Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical6010015

The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.

0Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A tackle that also hurts the user.

0Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.

0Helping HandNormalStatus--20

Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.

0Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

0Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

0Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

Games

Games where Salamence appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Black & White

Salamence in Black & White
Shiny Salamence in Black & White

Salamence

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sword & Shield

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Scarlet & Violet

Pokémon GO

#0372

Shelgon

#0374

Beldum

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