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How to Get Mega Salamence

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Mega Salamence is a Dragon/Flying Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Salamence and the Salamencite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Salamence in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Trade Mega Shards in Quasartico Inc.

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Salamencite can be acquired by exchanging 360 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters. You can get Mega Shards by destroying clusters of it around the Lumiose City.

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Mega Evolves from Salamence

Bagon Evolution Line
BagonBagon →
Lv. 30 		ShelgonShelgon →
Lv. 50 		SalamenceSalamence

Mega Salamence Game Data

Mega Salamence Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #222
Mega Salamence ImageMega Salamence
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Dragon Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.8 m
Weight 112.6 kg
Species Dragon Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +3
L-A Dex #222
Mega Salamence ImageShiny Mega Salamence
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Dragon Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.8 m
Weight 112.6 kg
Species Dragon Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +3
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Mega Salamence Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Ice Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Mega Salamence Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
95
 #25
Atk
145
 #15
Def
130
 #20
SpAtk
120
 #44
SpDef
90
 #87
Speed
120
 #17
Total
700
 #3
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 202 202 170 170 155
Atk 216 197 165 148 135
Def 200 182 150 135 121
SpAtk 189 172 140 126 112
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 189 172 140 126 112
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Salamence ImageMega Salamence
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
95/145/130/120/90/120
(0/+10/+50/+10/+10/+20)		 Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
95/135/80/110/80/100

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Salamence Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Modest

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack

Since Salamence can work as either a Physical or Special Attacker, its Best Nature is either Adamant or Modest, depending on how you plan to build its EVs and Moves.

Give Salamence Adamant if you want to use it as a Physical Attacker, and Modest if you want to build it as a Special Attacker instead.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed
Quiet ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Speed

You can also give Salamence either Brave or Quiet nature, allowing you to use both of its Physical and Special moves without much downside.

Keep in mind that giving Salamence any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, potentially making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Salamence has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Salamence Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Flamethrower Pokemon Fire Type Icon 8
Outrage Pokemon Dragon Type Icon 15
Air Slash Pokemon Flying Type Icon 7
Dragon Claw Pokemon Dragon Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Air Slash, Flamethrower, Outrage, and Dragon Claw when using Salamence during the main story.

Mega Salamence Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
Base Ember Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out small flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Base Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
Evo Fly Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
10 Dragon Breath Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
15 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
25 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
30 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
35 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
40 Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
45 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
50 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
55 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
60 Air Slash Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
014 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
021 Thunder Fang Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
038 Fire Blast Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
043 Fly Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing high into the sky for a short time, then swooping back down.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
054 Draco Meteor Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 130 / 10
The user attacks by summoning comets to rain down from the sky. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
072 Fire Spin Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user summons a fierce vortex of fire to surround targets. Opponents within the vortex will take continual damage.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
079 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
096 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

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