Salamence

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Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. Salamence is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go. In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Roaring Moon was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Salamence.

Salamence Pokédex Data

Species

Dragon Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4′11″)

Weight

102.6 kg (226.2 lbs)

Catch rate

45 (5.9%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

300

EV yield

3 Atk

Growth rate

Slow

Egg cycles

40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Dragon

Salamence Abilities

Intimidate Moxie (hidden)

Salamence Base Stats

95300–394

Attack

135247–405

Defense

80148–284

Sp. Atk

110202–350

Sp. Def

80148–284

Speed

100184–328

Total600

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Salamence Type Matchups

ice ×4 rock ×2 dragon ×2 fairy ×2 fire ×0.5 water ×0.5 fighting ×0.5 bug ×0.5 grass ×0.25 ground ×0

Salamence Evolution Chain

Level 30

Level 50

Salamence Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Bite	Dark	1	special	60%	100
1	Headbutt	Normal	1	physical	70%	100
1	Leer	Normal	1	status	100%	100
1	Rage	Normal	1	physical	20%	100
5	Bite	Dark	5	special	60%	100
9	Leer	Normal	9	status	100%	100
17	Headbutt	Normal	17	physical	70%	100
21	Focus Energy	Normal	21	status	-	30
25	Ember	Fire	25	special	40%	100
30	Protect	Normal	30	status	-	10
38	DragonBreath	Dragon	38	special	60%	100
47	Scary Face	Normal	47	status	100%	90
50	Fly	Flying	50	physical	70%	95
61	Crunch	Dark	61	special	80%	100
79	Dragon Claw	Dragon	79	special	80%	100
93	Double-Edge	Normal	93	physical	120%	100
-	Dragon Dance	Dragon	-	status	-	20
-	Dragon Rage	Dragon	-	special	100%	100
-	Hydro Pump	Water	110	special	120%	80
-	Thrash	Normal	120	physical	90%	100
-	Twister	Dragon	40	special	40%	100

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
01	Cut	Normal	1	physical	50%	95
02	Fly	Flying	2	physical	70%	95
04	Strength	Normal	4	physical	80%	100
06	Rock Smash	Fighting	6	physical	20%	100
02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	2	special	80%	100
05	Roar	Normal	5	status	-	100
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
10	Hidden Power	Normal	10	physical	60%	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	11	status	-	5
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	15	physical	150%	90
17	Protect	Normal	17	status	-	10
18	Rain Dance	Water	18	status	-	5
21	Frustration	Normal	21	physical	100%	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	23	physical	100%	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	26	physical	100%	100
27	Return	Normal	27	physical	100%	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	31	physical	75%	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
35	Flamethrower	Fire	35	special	95%	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	38	special	120%	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	39	physical	50%	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	40	physical	60%	20
42	Facade	Normal	42	physical	70%	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	43	physical	70%	100
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
45	Attract	Normal	45	status	100%	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	47	physical	70%	90

Salamence Pokédex Entries

Ruby: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.
Sapphire: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.
FireRed, LeafGreen:It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Emerald: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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
HeartGold, SoulSilver:It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2:As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
X:It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Y:It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
Omega Ruby: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.
Alpha Sapphire: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.
Sun:When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.
Moon: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.
Ultra Sun: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.
Ultra Moon:Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart’s desire, wings.
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.
Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Scarlet:It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up everything it passes over.
Violet:It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Sun:Anyone standing in its path gets sliced right in two, while this Pokémon continues its flight without interruption.
Moon:Mega Evolution fuels its brutality, and it may even turn on the Trainer who raised it. It’s been dubbed “the blood-soaked crescent.”
Ultra Sun:The stress of its two proud wings becoming misshapen and stuck together because of strong energy makes it go on a rampage.
Ultra Moon:It puts its forelegs inside its shell to streamline itself for flight. Salamence flies at high speeds over all kinds of topographical features.