Shadow Salamence

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Shadow Salamence's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Shadow Salamence in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Shadow Salamence Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Shadow Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Salamence is especially weak against Ice-type moves, and weak against Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Salamence's maximum Combat Power stat is 4239 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Dragon Tail and Fly. Shadow Salamence encounters are boosted during Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Salamence is available! ✨

Stats

Max CP	4239 CP
Attack	277 ATK
Defense	168 DEF
Stamina	216 HP
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes

Shadow Salamence Type Chart

Shadow Salamence takes increased damage from:
+156.0%	Ice
+60.0%	Dragon Fairy Rock

Shadow Salamence takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Bug Fighting Fire Water
-60.9%	Grass Ground

Shadow Salamence's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	S Tier#6
Gym Defender	Not ranked
Dragon-type Attacker Dragon Tail / Outrage	S Tier#5
Flying-type Attacker Dragon Tail / Fly	S Tier#4

Shadow Salamence's best moves and movesets

Shadow Salamence's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Fly, with 21.03 DPS (damage per second) and 345.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.

DPS21.03
TDO345.22
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Dragon Tail	Fly	21.03	345.2	18.26
2.	Fire Fang	Fly	19.53	320.7	16.98
3.	Bite	Fly	18.80	308.8	16.35
4.	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	18.64	306.0	16.19
5.	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor	18.52	304.2	16.10
6.	Fire Fang	Outrage *	17.35	284.9	15.07
7.	Bite	Outrage *	16.91	277.7	14.68
8.	Fire Fang	Draco Meteor	16.73	274.7	14.53

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The following chart shows Shadow Salamence's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Salamence's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Salamence has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Fast Attacks

Bite640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 2

Effects
Bite has no special effects.
See Bite details page ↗
Fire Fang1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.7s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Fire Fang has no special effects.
See Fire Fang details page ↗
Dragon Tail1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9

Effects
Dragon Tail has no special effects.
See Dragon Tail details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	2

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	13
Energy	9

Charged Moves

Fire Blast1401004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 140
Energy 80

Effects
Fire Blast has no special effects.
See Fire Blast details page ↗
Hydro Pump1351003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 135
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Hydro Pump has no special effects.
See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Outrage *110504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Outrage has no special effects.
See Outrage details page ↗
Draco Meteor1501003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 150
Energy 100
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 65

Effects
Special
Draco Meteor has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
See Draco Meteor details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Fly90502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Bug
Grass
62.5%
Rock
Steel
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Fly has no special effects.
See Fly details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.7s

Damage	140
Energy	80

Damage	135
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	110
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.4s

Damage	150
Energy	65

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.7s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Special CP Values

Shadow Salamence's has 4239 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Salamence obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1985 CP to 2142 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2481 CP to 2678 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Salamence can be found in the 1540 CP to 1607 CP range.

Max CP	4239 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1540 CP - 1607 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2054 CP - 2142 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1985 CP - 2142 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2481 CP - 2678 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

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Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Salamence Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

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

Shadow Salamence evolution chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bagon	25 Candy	Shelgon
Shelgon	100 Candy	Salamence
Salamence	300 / 60 Mega Energy	Mega Salamence

Bagon evolves into Shelgon which costs 25 Candy.
Shelgon evolves into Salamence which costs 100 Candy.
Salamence can Mega evolve into Mega Salamence. Evolving Mega Salamence costs 300 Mega energy the first time, and 60 energy every other time.

Shadow Salamence family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Salamence in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Shadow Salamence in the meta

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Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Salamence

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Salamence's Dragon and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Salamence.

Dragon

Flying

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Mega 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

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Shadow Salamence in Pokémon GO is 4.18%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 10.33% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 15.08%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	4.18%	4.80%	6.21%	7.60%
No Berry	Curve	7.01%	8.02%	10.33%	12.58%
Razz Berry	-	6.21%	7.11%	9.17%	11.19%
Razz Berry	Curve	10.33%	11.78%	15.08%	18.26%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	7.41%	8.47%	10.90%	13.27%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	12.26%	13.97%	17.82%	21.49%
Golden Razz Berry	-	10.14%	11.57%	14.81%	17.94%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	16.61%	18.86%	23.85%	28.55%

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Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Salamence, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#373
Height	1.5 m
Weight	102.6 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	5%
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

No encounter data available

How to purify Shadow Salamence

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charge Move	Frustration
Purified Charge Move	Return

Shadow Salamence Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerfuldesire 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.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Salamence

Shadow Salamence high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Salamence. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Salamence’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Salamence is especially weak against Ice-type moves, and weak against Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Salamence in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Salamence in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 21.025 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 345.224.

How does Shadow Salamence perform in Raids?

Shadow Salamence is an S-Tier Raid attacker, known for its high damage and versatility. Ranks #6 as a Raid attacker.

How does Shadow Salamence rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Shadow Salamence is an S-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #5 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Shadow Salamence rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Shadow Salamence is an S-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #4 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Salamence?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Salamence: Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

What is Shadow Salamence’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Salamence’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3749 CP and 4239 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Salamence be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Salamence can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Salamence Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Salamence cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.