Salamence (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0372: Shelgon	Pokémon	#0374: Beldum →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Salamence (disambiguation).

Salamence Dragon Pokémon ボーマンダ Bohmander #0373 Salamence Mega Salamence Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Mega Salamence Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate Salamence Cacophony Mega Salamence Cacophony Moxie Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Aerilate Mega Salamence Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Dragon Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Salamence 5'11" 1.8 m Mega Salamence 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 226.2 lbs. 102.6 kg Salamence 248.2 lbs. 112.6 kg Mega Salamence 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Salamencite [[|]]
Base experience yield 218 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Salamence 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Salamence 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Salamence
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmander) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Shelgon starting at level 50. It is the final form of Bagon.

Salamence can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence using the Salamencite.

It is said to be a relative of the Paradox Pokémon Roaring Moon or a version of it from a different timeline.

Biology

Salamence is a quadrupedal, draconic Pokémon with a long, tapering tail. It is primarily blue with a gray lower jaw and thickly scaled underside. There are red markings on its throat, the underside of its tail, and stripes on the inner surface of its legs. Additionally, there are raised red ridges above its eyes. Three flat fins protrude from either side of its head, possibly acting in the same manner that a Canard would on an aircraft. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Each of its short legs has three claws. Salamence is considered an unusual Pokémon due to the circumstances of its evolution; its fervent desire to fly triggered a cellular mutation that allowed it to suddenly grow large, red wings.

Its long-held dream fulfilled at last, Salamence constantly flies around and releases intense blasts of fire as an expression of its joy. It only stops flying when it gets exhausted and needs to sleep. If enraged, it loses all sense of self and flies into an uncontrollable rampage, destroying everything around it until it tires itself out. It lives in rough terrain, and it competes with Garchomp midair for food.

Forms

Salamence can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence.

As Mega Salamence, its wings meld together into a single huge, crescent-shaped wing. According to the anime, the hard, yet very flexible properties of its wings allow them to be used as blades in mid-air battles. Its face, neck, body and tail are narrower, and its tail is noticeably shorter in length. The ridges above its eyes are now far less prominent, and it no longer possesses the thick, gray scaling over its lower jaw. Instead, the smooth red flesh underneath has been left exposed, increasing its streamline appearance. The upper pair of fins resting on the sides of its head are now elongated and tapered. The lower pair has not changed much. However, the middle set now take the form of quarter-arches, spanning towards the bridge of the nose. The remnants of its shelled underbelly have been drastically transformed into a segmented, more aerodynamic, vest-like armored frame. This frame encases its chest and shoulders with the pieces interlocking whenever Mega Salamence tucks in its front forelegs. Roaring Moon bears a resemblance to Mega Salamence, though the potential connection between the two is unknown.

The stress of Salamence's vaunted wings becoming misshapen in its Mega Evolution aggravates it to the point of rampaging. This fuels its already brutal nature and makes it likely to turn against the Trainer who raised it. Because of this, Mega Salamence is feared as "the blood-soaked crescent". Anything and anyone in Salamence's path gets sliced in two by its bladelike wings, posing no interruption to its flight.

Mega Salamence

Evolution

Salamence evolves from Shelgon and is the final form of Bagon.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Bagon  Dragon

→

First Evolution Shelgon  Dragon

→

Second Evolution Salamence  Dragon  Flying

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Salamence is a member of Munna's gang, working for Kyurem to stop any humans called upon by Hydreigon from destroying the Bittercold. He aids his companions in pursuing the player and their partner, but are outmaneuvered by Hydreigon. Salamence, along with two Chandelure, later attempt to stop the player and their allies from reaching the Glacier Palace, but are defeated.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #189 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It's uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. White Black 2 As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #016 Hoenn #198 X It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire. Y It's uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #119 Alola  US  UM : #149 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out. Moon 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. Ultra Sun 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 Moon Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart's desire—wings. Mega Salamence Sun Anyone standing in its path gets sliced right in two, while this Pokémon continues its flight without interruption. Moon Mega Evolution fuels its brutality, and it may even turn on the Trainer who raised it. It's been dubbed "the blood-soaked crescent." Ultra Sun The stress of its two proud wings becoming misshapen and stuck together because of strong energy makes it go on a rampage. Ultra Moon It puts its forelegs inside its shell to streamline itself for flight. Salamence flies at high speeds over all kinds of topographical features.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #115 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword 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. Shield While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it. Brilliant Diamond As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #278 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up everything it passes over. Violet It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.

Salamence in the Alola Pokédex	Mega Salamence in the Alola Pokédex	Salamence in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Shelgon Emerald Evolve Shelgon FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Trade, Event Pearl Evolve Shelgon Platinum Evolve Shelgon HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Shelgon Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black Trade, Event White Evolve Shelgon Black 2 White 2 Evolve Shelgon
Generation VI X Y Evolve Shelgon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Shelgon
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 3 (SOS Battle) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 3 (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Tunnel to the Top, Path to the Peak (Wanderer) Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Evolve Shelgon Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Tera Raid Battle Search (5★, 6★) Violet Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Shelgon Trozei! Endless Level 34, Forever Level 83, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Shelgon Ranger Jungle Relic (during mission)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Evolve Shelgon MD Sky Evolve Shelgon Ranger: SoA Vien Forest, Crysta Cave PokéPark Wii Granite Zone Ranger: GS Mt. Sorbet, Dark Temple, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Sunny Seashore (post-ending) PokéPark 2 Tech Area MD GTI Hazy Pass (Gilded Hall), Stompstump Peak (Gilded Hall), Desolate Canyon (Gilded Hall), Forest Grotto (Gilded Hall), Tempting Path (Gilded Hall), Daybreak Ridge (Gilded Hall), Ochre Quarry (Gilded Hall), Grove of Whispers (Gilded Hall), Worldcore (1F-13F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall) Rumble U Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away! (Boss), Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 6 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Back Boss) Picross Area 23: Stage 08
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Sky Tower (31F-33F), Wish Cave (97F-98F), Wyvern Hill (21F-29F), Joyous Tower (97F-98F), Purity Forest (92F-99F) Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Faraway, Wyvern Hill, Fantasy Strait
Cross-Generation Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 209 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 610 Event: Salamence Appears Masters EX Sync pair scout: Drake & Salamence BP Sync Pair Voucher: Zinnia & Salamence

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Pokémon Center New York Unknown Dragon Distribution Salamence	English	United States	50	???
RS	Pokémon Center New York Dragon Week Salamence	English	United States	50	September 29 to October 3, 2003
RS	Pokémon Center New York Spring Fling Salamence	English	United States	50	April 19 to 25, 2004
DP	Strongest Salamence	Japanese	Japan	50	February 15 to March 14, 2008
BW	JR Kyushu Train Station Salamence	Japanese	Japan	50	April 23 to May 6, 2012

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
V	Tyranitar and Salemence Spotlight	Various Steel	hide	45, 75	December 9 to 11, 2022

Held items

Games		Held items
Sun	Moon	Dragon Fang (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon
Sword	Shield	Dragon Fang (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Salamence

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Salamence

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Defense: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Total: 700	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 5/5 ★★★★★
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 17/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 09090% 10 011 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 09090% 10 011 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Fly Flying Physical 09090 09595% 15 1515 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2525 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3333 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 3939 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4646 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 5555 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 7373 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Salamence Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Salamence Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Salamence Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Salamence Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Defense Curl* Normal Status — —% 40 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Salamence Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Salamence Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Salamence Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Salamence Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Salamence Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 2 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Dragon Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP I raze everything with my fiery breath! 26%-50% HP How could this be? My health has been slashed in half... 1%-25% HP I give up... There's not enough power to even breathe fire... Level up Leveled up! Let me work my slash-and-burn attacks on foes!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Dragon Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 22 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry R-167 Salamence roars to set off earthquakes. It also shoots a beam from its mouth.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Dragon Poké Assist: Dragon Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry R-227 It lets loose shock waves and breathes powerful flames.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dragon Poké Assist: (present) Dragon Field move: (present) (Burn ×4) Poké Assist: (past) Dragon Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-221/N-202 It attacks by launching a large blue fireball.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Salamence is the Attraction Chief of Salamence's Air Ace in the Granite Zone.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong:   Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He likes the Tech Area. He thinks the Area is comfortable because it is warm and dry.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #195 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost Mega Effects 10 Clears one kind of Pokémon with the same type as Mega Salamence (max 10).
Pokémon GO Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 277 Base Defense: 168 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 300/60/30/15 Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Fire Fang, Bite* Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Outrage†, Frustration, Return

Mega Salamence

Pokémon GO Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 310 Base Defense: 251 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Fire Fang, Bite* Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Outrage†, Return

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Salamence Salamence  Dragon  Flying

Salamencite ↔

Held Salamencite Mega Salamence Salamence  Dragon  Flying

Evolution data

Unevolved Bagon  Dragon

Level 30 →

First Evolution Shelgon  Dragon

Level 50 →

Second Evolution Salamence  Dragon  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Salamence images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Salamence in the anime

Mega Salamence in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

J's Salamence

A Salamence belonging to J first appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty!. It made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

Other

Salamence debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of Butler. He used it to battle a wild Flygon that was helping Ash and Max in their effort to free Jirachi from his control. However, it and its Trainer joined Ash and Max's side after Butler wound up creating Meta Groudon that threatened the safety of Forina, Jirachi's home. It reappeared in a flashback during the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

Salamence made its physical TV debut in The Search for the Legend, under the ownership of Silver. He used it to battle Moltres, but the battle was interrupted when a nearby volcano erupted.

Salamence made its physical main series debut in Vanity Affair, under the ownership of Drake of the Elite Four. It was used against Team Rocket after they tried to steal Ash's Pikachu.

In The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, Team Rocket's attempts to capture a Salamence resulted in it going on a rampage before it was calmed down by Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff.

In A Riveting Rivalry!, Sawyer's Shelgon was revealed to have evolved into a Salamence sometime before the episode. It was used in Sawyer's Lumiose Conference battle against Ash, where it went up against Noivern; the match eventually ended in a tie.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Salamence that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Salamence was used to battle Ash's Noivern and Greninja. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Salamence made its main series debut in a fantasy in Let Bagons be Bagons, where Michelle's Bagon had a fantasy about evolving so it could fly.

In Battling the Enemy Within, Team Rocket found a Salamence living in underground ruins while searching for Ho-Oh.

In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Salamence competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Pinch Healing!, Team Rocket imagined evolving Matt's Bagon into a Salamence.

A Salamence appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Salamence appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Salamence that can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Salamence competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Snowy and Kiawe's Turtonator.

A Salamence appeared in A Talent for Imitation! as an image in the Pokédex or a fantasy.

In An Adventure of Mega Proportions!, a Salamence appeared on Mega Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry HS18 Salamence Ritchie's Pokédex Salamence, a Dragon Pokémon. Fully evolved form of Bagon. Equipped with sharp teeth and massive claws, weighs over 200 pounds, and has the fastest flying speed of all the Flying-type Pokémon.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG101 Salamence May's Pokédex Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. Salamence is the final evolution of Bagon. It is able to exhale powerful blasts of fire while flying.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP020 Salamence Dawn's Pokédex Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. As a result of a powerful desire to fly, Salamence were able to trigger the cells in their body and cause them to grow wings.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY128 Salamence Serena's Pokédex Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. Constant dreams of flight caused a shift in its cellular structure. When it evolved, Salamence finally grew wings.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Salamence in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Salamence battled a Mega Pidgeot.

Pokémon Generations

Salamence in Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Salamence appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

GOTCHA!

A Salamence briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Drake.

Pokémon Evolutions

Mega Salamence in Pokémon Evolutions

Zinnia's Salamence

A Mega Salamence appeared in The Wish, under the ownership of Zinnia. She used it to battle May's newly-caught Mega Rayquaza atop the Sky Pillar.

In the manga

Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Salamence in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Drake owns a Salamence, which appeared in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

A Salamence appeared in PBK2, where it fought Yū Shirogane's Infernape and a Glaceon.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

A Salamence appeared in LDK1.

A Salamence appeared in LDK2.

Goro also owns a Salamence, which debuted in LDK3.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Zinnia's Salamence

When Ruby was a child, he battled a Salamence that attacked him and Sapphire while the two were playing outside. After being defeated by Ruby and having scarred his forehead with its Dragon Claw in the process, the Salamence went on a rampage and destroyed a lab, freeing Rayquaza, which was in captivity at that time, in the process. This resulted in Norman being banned from the Gym Leader test for five years. This encounter changed both Ruby and Sapphire and their views on Pokémon, as well as themselves. In Ruby's case, he felt he was too strong, and in order to keep himself back, he focused on Pokémon Contests. Sapphire, on the other hand, felt weak after the encounter and decided she had to become stronger, and spent much of her time in the wild honing her battle skills. It appeared in a flashback in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, where Zinnia was revealed to be its owner, it had obtained a Salamencite, allowing it to Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence.

In Swanky Showdown with Swalot, Tucker is shown to be in possession of another Salamence, with which he defeats Sapphire. While Sapphire acknowledges the man's overwhelming skill, she also adds that such a Pokémon is a hard one to fight against with her phobic old experience many years back.

A Salamence appeared in a flashback in Flabébé Blooms.

In Gorebyss Changes Color, a Salamence appeared as a silhouette during Steven's explanation about the Draconid people.

Anabel owns a Salamence, which first appeared in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Tucker used a Salamence in a Tag Battle against Enta in Introducing the Frontier Brains!.

In the TCG

Main article: Salamence (TCG)

In the TFG

One Salamence figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Salamence

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Salamence appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

• Salamence shares its category with the Horsea and Dratini evolutionary lines, along with Kalosian Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
• From Generations IV through VII, Salamence is unable to learn Iron Defense from a Move Tutor, while its pre-evolution can.
• Salamence is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon who is not known to be owned by a member of the current Masters Eight in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Origin

Salamence seems to be based on the archetypal European dragon. It may also be based on a salamander, most likely the Hida salamander or Anderson's salamander; this is backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as external gills. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians. Alternatively, it might take inspiration from the mythical animal of the same name, which is often conflated with dragons or treated as a dragon, as evidenced by its ability to learn numerous Fire-type moves by leveling up, and its Pokédex entry describing its propensity for breathing fire.

Mega Salamence's wing and head shape resemble that of a fighter jet. Mega Salamence tucking in its front legs into the gaps on its belly, as well as its stiff yet flexible wings, may be based on hang gliding. Its name, "the blood-soaked crescent", could be a reference to blood moons.

Name origin

Salamence may be a combination of salamander and menace, vengeance, vehemence, violence, or immense.

Bohmander may be a combination of 暴 bō (violent) and salamander.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ボーマンダ Bohmander From 暴 bō and salamander French Drattak From dragon and attaque Spanish Salamence Same as English name German Brutalanda From brutal and Salamander Italian Salamence Same as English name Korean 보만다 Bomanda Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 暴飛龍 / 暴飞龙 Bàofēilóng* 暴蠑螈 / 暴蝾螈 Bàoróngyuán* From 暴 bào and 飛龍 / 飞龙 fēilóng From 暴 bào and 蠑螈 / 蝾螈 róngyuán Cantonese Chinese 暴飛龍 Bouhfēilùhng* 暴蠑螈 Bouhwìhngyùhn* From 暴 bouh and 飛龍 fēilùhng From 暴 bouh and 蠑螈 wìhngyùhn

More languages Hindi सैलाक्रोश Salakrosh From salamander and आक्रोश aakrosh Thai โบมันเดอร์ Bomandoe Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Zinnia's Salamence
• J's Salamence
• Roaring Moon
• Mega Evolution

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