Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Rough Terrain
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 270
- EV Yield
- 3 Atk
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dragon/Flying dual typing.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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.
While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
20 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| 10 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | Ember | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 30 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 38 | Dragon BreathSTAB | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 46 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| 55 | Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 61 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 64 | OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 79 | Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 80 | Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 93 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
56 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Fire Spin | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hydro Pump | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper Flare | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
18 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Salamence may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Salamence
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Salamence
Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Salamence. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Salamence, or use the team builder to see how Salamence fits into your squad.
