As a Poison/Fire type, Salazzle has 4 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Poison/Fire typing.

Base stats

HP: 68
Attack: 64
Defense: 60
Sp. Atk: 111
Sp. Def: 60
Speed: 117
Total: 480

Salazzle has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (117). With Sp. Atk (111) well above Attack (64), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 117 beats 93% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 68 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.

Salazzle can have the abilities Corrosion and Oblivious.

How to beat Salazzle

The best way to beat Salazzle is with Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Water and Psychic moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Fire moves. Garchomp hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Fire moves. Zygarde hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Poison and Fire moves.

Evolution

Salazzle is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Salandit → Salazzle), evolving from Salandit.

Best counters to Salazzle

Other Poison/Fire Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Salazzle weak to?

As a Poison/Fire type, Salazzle takes super-effective damage from Ground (4×), Rock, Water and Psychic moves.

What is Salazzle resistant to?

Salazzle resists Fighting, Poison, Steel, Fire, Ice, Bug (¼×), Grass (¼×) and Fairy (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Salazzle?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Garchomp and Zygarde, which hit Salazzle with super-effective attacks.