Salamence

#189 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Salamence

#189 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

300

394

Attack

135

247

405

Defense

148

284

Sp. Atk

110

202

350

Sp. Def

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

Normal

Shiny

Salamence

Dragon Pokémon

#189

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

4×

2×

Resists

0×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	3 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	270

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

By evolving into SALAMENCE, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bagon #187	Level 30	Shelgon #188
Shelgon #188	Level 50	Salamence #189

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Dragon Scale

Ruby

Sapphire

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
Start	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Start	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	Raises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit.
5	Bite	Special	60	100	25	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
9	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
17	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
21	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
25	Ember	Special	40	100	25	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
30	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
38	Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	Strikes the foe with an incredible blast of breath.
47	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.
50	Fly	Physical	70	95	15	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
61	Crunch	Special	80	100	15	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.
79	Dragon Claw	Special	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
93	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

		Class				Description
TM02	Dragon Claw	Special	80	100	15	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM47	Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM02	Fly	Physical	70	95	15	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.