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- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 50
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#373
POKÉDEX No. #373
Salamence
Dragon Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Ice×4
Rock
Dragon
Fairy
Height1.5 m
Weight102.6 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP95300–394
- Attack135247–405
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk110202–350
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed100184–328
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)+190 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Evolves From
Shelgon#372Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #373 |
| Crown Tundra | #115 |
| Hoenn | #189 |
| Kalos Coastal | #16 |
| Lumiose City | #222 |
| Original Alola | #119 |
| Original Melemele | #119 |
| Paldea | #278 |
| Updated Alola | #149 |
| Updated Hoenn | #198 |
| Updated Melemele | #149 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+3 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Dragon Scale
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Dragon Fang
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyDragon
Fighting
Bug
Grass
Offensive Coverage
Salamence's Dragon / Flying typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against dragon, fighting, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Salamence's 600 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Attack (135) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 80 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Dragon, Flying combination gives Salamence 5 resistances, 1 immunity, and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ice moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Salamence a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
102.6 kg
TypeDragonFlying
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Dragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
10,200
Hatch Counter: 40
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Salamence?
Salamence is a dual-type Dragon, Flying Pokémon.
What are Salamence's weaknesses?
Salamence takes 4× damage from Ice type moves and takes 2× damage from Rock, Dragon, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Salamence evolve?
Salamence is the final form of the Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence evolution line.
What are Salamence's base stats?
Salamence has a base stat total of 600: HP 95, Attack 135, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 110, Sp. Def 80, Speed 100. Its highest stat is Attack (135).
