Dragon Tail + Outrage
Salamence's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Outrage, with 16.82 DPS and 374.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Salamence ranks #34 (A Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.
Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,749 CP and is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Dragon Tail / Outrage. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Salamence takes increased damage from:
Ice256.0%Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Rock160.0%
Salamence takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Ground39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Dragon Tail | Fly | 17.21 | 19.06 | 424.4 |
| 2. |  Fire Fang | Fly | 16.04 | 17.77 | 395.7 |
| 3. |  Bite | Fly | 15.48 | 17.15 | 381.9 |
| 4. | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 15.36 | 17.02 | 378.9 |
| 5. | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 15.17 | 16.82 | 374.4 |
| 6. | Dragon Tail | Brutal Swing | 14.52 | 16.10 | 358.5 |
| 7. | Fire Fang | Outrage | 14.19 | 15.73 | 350.2 |
| 8. | Fire Fang | Draco Meteor | 13.96 | 15.48 | 344.6 |
Bite
6
4
0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dragon Tail1481.0s| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Fire Fang1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Brutal Swing65332.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Outrage *110504.0s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Draco Meteor1501003.5s| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
SpecialDraco Meteor has a 100.0% chance to:
Fire Blast1401004.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Fly90502.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Hydro Pump1351003.5s| Damage | 135 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
The following chart shows Salamence's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Salamence's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Salamence has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Salamence reaches a maximum of 3,749 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,054–2,142 CP, rising to 2,568–2,678 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,540–1,607 CP.
 Max CP | 3749 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1540 CP - 1607 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2054 CP - 2142 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2054 CP - 2142 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2568 CP - 2678 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Salamence Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 CP | 2 | 166 CP | 3 | 279 CP |
| 4 | 392 CP | 5 | 505 CP | 6 | 618 CP |
| 7 | 732 CP | 8 | 845 CP | 9 | 958 CP |
| 10 | 1071 CP | 11 | 1178 CP | 12 | 1285 CP |
| 13 | 1392 CP | 14 | 1500 CP | 15 | 1607 CP |
| 16 | 1714 CP | 17 | 1821 CP | 18 | 1928 CP |
| 19 | 2035 CP | 20 | 2142 CP | 21 | 2249 CP |
| 22 | 2356 CP | 23 | 2464 CP | 24 | 2571 CP |
| 25 | 2678 CP | 26 | 2785 CP | 27 | 2892 CP |
| 28 | 2999 CP | 29 | 3107 CP | 30 | 3214 CP |
| 31 | 3267 CP | 32 | 3321 CP | 33 | 3374 CP |
| 34 | 3428 CP | 35 | 3481 CP | 36 | 3535 CP |
| 37 | 3589 CP | 38 | 3642 CP | 39 | 3696 CP |
| 40 | 3749 CP | 41 | 3797 CP | 42 | 3845 CP |
| 43 | 3893 CP | 44 | 3941 CP | 45 | 3990 CP |
| 46 | 4039 CP | 47 | 4089 CP | 48 | 4138 CP |
| 49 | 4188 CP | 50 | 4239 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Salamence's Dragon and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Salamence.
Dragon FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #373 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 102.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Bagon |
|  Shelgon |
| Shelgon |
|  Salamence |
| Salamence |
|  Mega Salamence |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Salamence in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Mega Salamence
Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon
Shadow SalamenceSalamence's height ranges from 0.74 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 3 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Salamence in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m | 0.75 m |
| 2′05″ | 2′06″ | |
| XS | 0.75 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′11″ | |
| M | 1.125 m | 1.875 m |
| 3′08″ | 6′02″ | |
| XL | 1.875 m | 2.25 m |
| 6′02″ | 7′05″ | |
| XXL | 2.25 m | 3 m |
| 7′05″ | 9′10″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_FLYING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 30.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Salamence Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Salamence from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Salamence in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Salamence. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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, LeafGreen | It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Salamence in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Outrage. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.82 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 374.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
Salamence’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,749 CP and 4,239 CP at Level 50.
Salamence can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Salamence cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Salamence: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Skarmory, and Mega Staraptor.
Regular Salamence
Shiny Salamence
