Salamence

Crown Tundra Pokédex #115 • Dragon Pokémon

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Sword

Salamence is an unusual Pokémon in that it was able to evolve a body with wings just by constantly wishing to be able to fly.

Shield

While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Crown Tundra #115
EV yield	3 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	300

Eggs

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

Egg groups	Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	40 cycles

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bagon Crown #113	Level 30	Shelgon Crown #114
Shelgon Crown #114	Level 50	Salamence Crown #115

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Sword

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 184 (common beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 184, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 184 (common beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 184, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 184 (common beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 184, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Path to the Peak Max Raid Battles — pool 184 (common beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 184, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Three-Point Pass Max Raid Battles — pool 184 (common beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 184, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	45-50	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	45-50	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	45-50	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Path to the Peak Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	45-50	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Three-Point Pass Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	45-50	15%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	20%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Frigid Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	20%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Giant's Bed Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	20%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Path to the Peak Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	20%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host
Three-Point Pass Max Raid Battles — pool 185 (rare beam)	Max Raid Battle	55-60	20%	The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 185, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 5-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Moves

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Fly	Physical	90	95	15	The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
Start	Fly	Physical	90	95	15	The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Start	Protect	Status	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Start	Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Start	Dragon Tail	Physical	60	90	10	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
15	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
20	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
25	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
33	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
39	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
46	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
55	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
64	Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
73	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	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 and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

		Class				Description
TM06	Fly	Physical	90	95	15	The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
TM08	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM09	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM21	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect	Status	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM26	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
TM30	Steel Wing	Physical	70	90	25	The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
TM31	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM40	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
TM43	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM48	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66	Thunder Fang	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
TM68	Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM95	Air Slash	Special	75	95	15	The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
TM97	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM99	Breaking Swipe	Physical	60	100	15	The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR02	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR03	Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
TR10	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR13	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
TR15	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR20	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.
TR24	Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
TR26	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR31	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TR32	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TR36	Heat Wave	Special	95	90	10	The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
TR42	Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
TR46	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
TR47	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
TR51	Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
TR62	Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TR69	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
TR75	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TR89	Hurricane	Special	110	70	10	The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

		Class				Description
Draco Meteor		Special	130	90	5	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dual Wingbeat		Physical	40	90	10	The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.

	Class				Description
Aerial Ace Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Air Cutter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	60	95	25	The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
Aqua Tail Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Confide Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Cut Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Defense Curl Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Defense Curl Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Defense Curl Learn as Bagon, then retain through evolution.	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Defog Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Double Team Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Dragon Rush Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Dragon Rush Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Dragon Rush Learn as Bagon, then retain through evolution.	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Fury Cutter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	40	95	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Hone Claws Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Incinerate Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Laser Focus Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	30	The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
Mimic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	10	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Roar Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rollout Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Roost Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	10	The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Strength Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	80	100	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Swagger Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Tailwind Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.
Thrash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Thrash Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Thrash Learn as Bagon, then retain through evolution.	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Toxic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Twister Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
Twister Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.
Twister Learn as Bagon, then retain through evolution.	Special	40	100	20	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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