Salamence.
BST 600 · dragon / flying
Salamence is weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.
Salamence base stats
BST 600 · ranges at level 100Salamence weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Dragon / Flying dual typingSalamence abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenSalamence evolution line
3 stages
Best Salamence moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerSalamence moves
gen 9 · 94 moves · 20 level-up · 56 TM/HM · 18 tutorSalamence Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstSalamence is an unusual Pokémon in that it was able to evolve a body with wings just by constantly wishing to be able to fly.
While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.
It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.
Overjoyed at finally being able to fly, it flies all over the place and usually doesn’t land until it’s completely exhausted and needs to sleep.
Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart’s desire—wings.
It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
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.
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.
As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
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.
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.
After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Salamence species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Salamence
Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). 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. Salamence stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 102.6 kg (226.2 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Salamence base stats
Salamence has a base stat total of 600, which is exceptionally high, on par with pseudo-legendaries and powerful Legendaries. Its highest stat is Attack at 135 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 80 (good). Salamence excels as a physical attacker. Salamence is fast with a base Speed of 100.
Salamence weaknesses and resistances
As a Dragon and Flying-type, Salamence is weak to Ice (4x), Rock, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Salamence 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Salamence abilities
Salamence's abilities include Intimidate, Moxie. Intimidate lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Moxie, which raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Salamence moves and learnset
Salamence can learn 94 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 56 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power). For coverage, Salamence can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Salamence
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Salamence can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Salamence yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Salamence belongs to the Dragon egg group. Salamence is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence). Wild Salamence may be found holding Dragon Scale or Dragon Fang.
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