Salamence

No. 0373

Type: Dragon / Flying

While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.

Base stats

HP95
Attack135
Defense80
Sp. Attack110
Sp. Defense80
Speed100

Total 600

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Steel — Cover 3 weaknesses (Ice, Rock, Fairy) — Iron Head
  • Fighting — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Rock) — Brick Break
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Fire Blast
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Stone Edge
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Earthquake
  • Water — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Hydro Pump

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Physical sweeper
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Adamant
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Double-Edge, Outrage, Earthquake, Rock Tomb

Frequently asked questions

What type is Salamence?
Salamence is a Dragon and Flying type Pokémon.
What are Salamence's base stats?
HP 95, Attack 135, Defense 80, Sp. Attack 110, Sp. Defense 80, Speed 100. That is a base stat total of 600.
What is Salamence weak to?
Salamence takes extra damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice and Rock moves. It is immune to Ground.
What abilities does Salamence have?
Salamence can have Intimidate and Moxie. Its hidden ability is Moxie.
How do you get Salamence?
Salamence evolves from Shelgon: level 50.
What moves does Salamence learn?
Salamence learns 17 moves by levelling up and 54 by TM.