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Salamence

Salamence

Paldea #278 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Salamence

Paldea #278 in the Scarlet and Violet 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

Paldea #278
DragonFlying

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)

Abilities

IntimidateMoxie(Hidden Ability)

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×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #278
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)

Evolution

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

Bagon

Paldea #276

Level 30

Shelgon

Shelgon

Paldea #277

Shelgon

Shelgon

Paldea #277

Level 50

Salamence

Salamence

Paldea #278

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartFlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

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

StartProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

StartDragon BreathDragonSpecial6010020

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

StartRoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.

StartDragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

StartDual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

15HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

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

20Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

25CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

33Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.

39Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

46Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.

55FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

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

73Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM005Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM008Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

TM009Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

TM024Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM027Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM036Rock TombRockPhysical609515

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

TM044Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010

The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM058Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM059Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

TM061Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM063Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical8510010

The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM065Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM078Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM086Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM097FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

TM099Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TM100Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

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

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM104Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

TM108CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

TM113TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

TM115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

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

TM117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.

TM118Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

TM125FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

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

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

TM141Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

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

TM142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

TM149EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM150Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM156OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

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

TM160HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.

TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM169Draco MeteorDragonSpecial130905

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM172RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

TM197Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

TM204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

TM207Temper FlareFirePhysical7510010

Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

TM222Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical6010015

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

TM226Dragon CheerDragonStatus0015

The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Paldea #277

Shelgon

Blueberry #137

Beldum

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