Salamence (#0373) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk135126–205247–405

Def8076–145148–284

SpA110103–178202–350

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe10094–167184–328

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 100). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Salamence outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Abilities

Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
MoxieHidden ability
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#16 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Salamencite (95.9%) · Intimidate (98.6%) · Timid (53.6%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (42.1%)

Moves Protect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind, Draco Meteor

Singles

#15 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Salamencite (92.8%) · Intimidate (98.4%) · Adamant (43%) · HP 1 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / Spe 32 (14.4%)

Moves Double-Edge, Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Roost

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

4.73% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Earthquake
Dragon Dance
Roost
Draco Meteor

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.57%
Rated 1500+5.04%
Rated 1630+4.73%
Rated 1760+2.58%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.73%

Moves

Earthquake81.7%
Dragon Dance49.8%
Roost49.4%
Draco Meteor37.4%
Outrage36.6%
Flamethrower32.6%
Dual Wingbeat26.2%
Hurricane23.7%
Fire Blast14.3%
Dragon Claw11.6%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots55.6%
Leftovers19.1%
Lum Berry15%
Choice Scarf5.4%
Rocky Helmet1.6%
Razor Claw0.8%

Abilities

67.3%
32.7%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.2%
Hardy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA11.4%
Naughty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe10.7%
Modest 232 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 20 Spe5.8%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.8%

Tera types

Steel28.5%
Fire27.2%
Fairy21.1%
Flying7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0371BagonDragon
1. Level 30#0372ShelgonDragon
  1. Level 50#0373SalamenceDragonFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoFlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

1Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

1RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

15HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

25CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

33Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

39Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

46Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

55FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

73Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Dragon Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#189Coastal Kalos#016New Hoenn#198Original Alola#119Original Melemele#119Updated Alola#149Updated Melemele#149Crown Tundra#115Paldea#278Lumiose#222

While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
Shield
Salamence is an unusual Pokémon in that it was able to evolve a body with wings just by constantly wishing to be able to fly.
Sword
Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart’s desire—wings.
Ultra Moon
Overjoyed at finally being able to fly, it flies all over the place and usually doesn’t land until it’s completely exhausted and needs to sleep.
Ultra Sun
It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.
Moon
When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.
Sun
It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
Emerald
By evolving into SALAMENCE, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ボーマンダ
Japanese (romaji): Bohmander
Korean: 보만다
Chinese (Traditional): 暴飛龍
Chinese (Simplified): 暴飞龙
French: Drattak
German: Brutalanda
Spanish: Salamence
Italian: Salamence

Sprites

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 270
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Dragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Moon 1 area

Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12

Sun 1 area

Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50