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Salamence is a powerful Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon known for its high Attack, strong Speed, wide movepool and evolution from Shelgon. This guide covers Salamence’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Mega Salamence information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Salamence guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Salamence is the final evolution of Bagon and Shelgon. It is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon known for its high Attack stat, fast offensive pressure, powerful coverage and long-running popularity in competitive play.
Competitive Overview
Salamence is generally a strong competitive Pokemon because of its high Attack, useful Speed, Intimidate support and powerful Dragon and Flying-type pressure. It can function as a physical sweeper, mixed attacker or offensive pivot depending on the game and format.
Salamence’s biggest strengths are moves like Dragon Dance, Outrage, Earthquake and its ability Intimidate. Its biggest issue is its major Ice weakness, which makes Ice-type moves and coverage especially dangerous.
Here are the key facts to know about Salamence, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Salamence
National Dex
#0373
Type
Dragon / Flying
Species
Dragon Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
226.2 lbs / 102.6 kg
102.6 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Moxie
Salamence has excellent overall stats with especially high Attack and strong Speed. Its offensive power, typing and abilities make it one of the most threatening Pokemon from Hoenn.
Salamence has a deep movepool with Dragon, Flying, Ground, Fire, Dark and Normal coverage. These are some of Salamence’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
One of Salamence’s best setup moves, boosting Attack and Speed to help it sweep teams.
A high-power Dragon-type attack that gives Salamence major damage potential.
A physical Flying-type option that can break some defensive tools while dealing damage.
A reliable Dragon-type attack that avoids the locking downside of Outrage.
A powerful Ground-type coverage move that helps Salamence hit Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Steel, Ice, Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Salamence hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A powerful Flying-type option that can be useful on special or mixed attacking sets.
Salamence can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Salamence’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity, but it also creates a major weakness to Ice-type moves.
Type
Dragon / Flying
Weaknesses
Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock
Resistances
Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Grass
Immunity
Ground
Salamence’s abilities help it stay effective depending on the game and format.
Lowers the opposing Pokemon’s Attack when Salamence enters battle, giving it strong defensive and pivot value.
Raises Salamence’s Attack after it knocks out a Pokemon, helping it snowball through weakened teams.
Salamence evolves from Shelgon, which evolves from Bagon. The full Salamence evolution line is Bagon, Shelgon and Salamence.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Bagon at Level 30
Stage 3
Evolves from Shelgon at Level 50
Salamence’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Salamence is obtained by catching or receiving Bagon, evolving it into Shelgon at Level 30 and then evolving Shelgon into Salamence at Level 50.
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Salamence had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Bagon and Shelgon. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available as an Alpha Pokemon in Wild Zone 18. Salamence can also be obtained by evolving Shelgon at Level 50. |
| Game | Where to Find Salamence |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Salamence is Salamence’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Salamence’s Dragon and Flying typing while greatly increasing its offensive presence and transforming its wings into a large crescent shape.
Category
Dragon Pokemon
Type
Dragon / Flying
Height
5’11”
Weight
248.2 lbs
Mega Salamence turns Salamence into an even more dangerous offensive Pokemon, with stronger aerial pressure and a design centered on its crescent-shaped wings.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Salamence. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Salamence is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokemon.
Salamence is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves.
Salamence evolves from Shelgon at Level 50. Shelgon evolves from Bagon at Level 30.
Salamence’s abilities are Intimidate, Moxie.
Salamence’s best moves often include Dragon Dance, Outrage, Dual Wingbeat, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Fire Fang.
Yes, Salamence can be useful depending on the game and format, especially because of its typing, abilities and role in its evolution line.
The most common way to get Salamence is to evolve Shelgon at Level 50 after evolving Bagon into Shelgon at Level 30.
Mega Salamence information is included on this page and can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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