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Salamence

Salamence

Crown #115 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Dragon Pokémon

Salamence

Crown #115 in the Sword and Shield 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

Crown #115
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
Crown Tundra #115
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.
Pokémon Sword box art

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

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.

Evolution

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

Bagon

Crown #113

Level 30

Shelgon

Shelgon

Crown #114

Shelgon

Shelgon

Crown #114

Level 50

Salamence

Salamence

Crown #115

Moves

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

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

StartFlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

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.

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.

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.

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 critical hits land more easily.

55FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

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

64OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

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

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 and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM66Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

TM68Fire FangFirePhysical659515

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

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

TM99Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical6010015

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

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

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TR13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR24OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

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

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR47Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

TR51Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

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

TR62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

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

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

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

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

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 MeteorDragonSpecial130905

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

Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

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

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.

#372

Shelgon

#374

Beldum

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