Fly
Learned at Lv. 50
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Power: 90Accuracy: 95PP: 15Physical
User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
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POKÉDEX No. #10089
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
Height1.8 m
Weight112.6 kg
AbilitiesAerilate
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP95300–394
- Attack145265–427
- Defense130238–394
- Sp. Atk120220–372
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed120220–372
Total700
/ 720
BST700
99 percentile (1025)
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
315
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 Fang
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
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
With a base stat total of 700, Salamence plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Attack at 145, while Special Defense (90) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
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
1.8 m
Weight
112.6 kg
TypeDragonFlying
Abilities
Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Flying moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
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 700: HP 95, Attack 145, Defense 130, Sp. Atk 120, Sp. Def 90, Speed 120. Its highest stat is Attack (145).
