Type matchups
Damage Salamence takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Dragon/Flying type, Salamence has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 600
Salamence has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (110), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 95 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Salamence can have the abilities Intimidate and Moxie.
How to beat Salamence
The best way to beat Salamence is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Salamence is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence), evolving from Shelgon.
Best counters to Salamence
Other Dragon/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Salamence weak to?
As a Dragon/Flying type, Salamence takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Salamence resistant to?
Salamence resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Salamence?
Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Salamence with super-effective attacks.