Dragon Tail + Draco Meteor
The best Dragon-type moveset for Mega Salamence is Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor (19.34 DPS, 639.9 TDO). In raids, Mega Salamence ranks #8 among Dragon-type attackers (S Tier).
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Mega Salamence is a Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Salamence has a maximum CP of 5,688. It is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Salamence is Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor.
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Mega Salamence takes increased damage from:
Ice256.0%Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Rock160.0%
Mega Salamence takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Ground39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fighting62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Dragon Tail | Fly | 19.97 | 21.38 | 707.3 |
| 2. |  Fire Fang | Fly | 18.61 | 19.93 | 659.3 |
| 3. | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 18.06 | 19.34 | 639.9 |
| 4. |  Bite | Fly | 17.88 | 19.15 | 633.5 |
| 5. | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 17.62 | 18.87 | 624.3 |
| 6. | Dragon Tail | Brutal Swing | 16.80 | 18.00 | 595.6 |
| 7. | Fire Fang | Outrage | 16.47 | 17.65 | 583.9 |
| 8. | Fire Fang | Draco Meteor | 16.45 | 17.63 | 583.3 |
Bite
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| Damage | 6 |
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| 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 |
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| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 8 |
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| Energy | 6 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
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| Energy | 80 |
Fly90502.0s| Damage | 90 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
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| Energy | 45 |
Hydro Pump1351003.5s| Damage | 135 |
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| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 130 |
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| Energy | 75 |
The following chart shows Mega Salamence's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Salamence has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Mega Salamence can reach 5,688 CP. The raid CP range is 2,773 to 2,875 without a weather boost or 3,467 to 3,594 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 2,080 to 2,156 CP.
 Max CP | 5688 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 2080 CP - 2156 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2773 CP - 2875 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2773 CP - 2875 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 3467 CP - 3594 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Mega Salamence Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
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| 1 | 71 CP | 2 | 223 CP | 3 | 374 CP |
| 4 | 526 CP | 5 | 678 CP | 6 | 830 CP |
| 7 | 982 CP | 8 | 1134 CP | 9 | 1286 CP |
| 10 | 1438 CP | 11 | 1581 CP | 12 | 1725 CP |
| 13 | 1869 CP | 14 | 2012 CP | 15 | 2156 CP |
| 16 | 2300 CP | 17 | 2444 CP | 18 | 2587 CP |
| 19 | 2731 CP | 20 | 2875 CP | 21 | 3018 CP |
| 22 | 3162 CP | 23 | 3306 CP | 24 | 3450 CP |
| 25 | 3594 CP | 26 | 3737 CP | 27 | 3881 CP |
| 28 | 4025 CP | 29 | 4169 CP | 30 | 4313 CP |
| 31 | 4385 CP | 32 | 4456 CP | 33 | 4528 CP |
| 34 | 4600 CP | 35 | 4672 CP | 36 | 4744 CP |
| 37 | 4816 CP | 38 | 4887 CP | 39 | 4959 CP |
| 40 | 5031 CP | 41 | 5095 CP | 42 | 5159 CP |
| 43 | 5224 CP | 44 | 5289 CP | 45 | 5355 CP |
| 46 | 5420 CP | 47 | 5487 CP | 48 | 5553 CP |
| 49 | 5621 CP | 50 | 5688 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Salamence's Dragon and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega 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 | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 112.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| 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 Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Bagon
Shelgon
Salamence
Mega Salamence
Shadow Bagon
Shadow Shelgon
Shadow SalamenceThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.88 m | 0.9 m | 1.8 m | 2.7 m | 3.6 m |
Mega Salamence's height ranges from 0.882 m to 3.6 m, with the average being 1.8 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.882 m2′11″ | 0.9 m2′11″ |
| XS | 0.9 m2′11″ | 1.35 m4′05″ |
| M | 1.35 m4′05″ | 2.25 m7′05″ |
| XL | 2.25 m7′05″ | 2.7 m8′10″ |
| XXL | 2.7 m8′10″ | 3.6 m11′10″ |
| 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 | - |
Mega Salamence Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO.
Regular Mega Salamence MEGA
Regular Mega Salamence MEGA
Shiny Mega Salamence MEGA
Shiny Mega Salamence MEGAA list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega 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 Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.34 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 639.9.
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.
Mega Salamence’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 5,031 CP and 5,688 CP at Level 50.
Mega Salamence can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Mega Salamence cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega 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 Clefable, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Skarmory, and Mega Staraptor.
