Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Salamence Learnset, How to Get, and Evolution

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Salamence in Other Pokemon Games
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Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Salamence evolves from Shelgon at Lv. 50, and is in the Dragon Egg Group. Find out if Salamence is in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, its Gen 9 learnset, how to get Salamence and all locations, Shiny Salamence's appearance, as well as its stats, abilities, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses here.

Paldea Dex
Shelgon ImageShelgon
(#277)
Salamence ImageSalamence
(#278)
Tinkatink ImageTinkatink
(#279)
Salamence - Related Guides
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Salamence Location

Only Obtainable in Pokemon Violet

Salamence can only be obtained in Pokemon Violet, being a version-exclusive Pokemon. Those who have Pokemon Scarlet will have to trade with other players to get a Salamence.

Version Exclusives List

Evolution Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations where you can find a wild Salamence. You can only obtain this Pokemon by evolving a Shelgon.

Salamence Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Shiny
No. 278 Type
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Intimidate
Moxie (Hidden)
No. 278 Type
Salamence ImageSalamence
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Icon
Abilities
Intimidate
Moxie (Hidden)
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
Ability Name Description
Intimidate The user lower's the opponent's Attack by one stage whenever it enters the battlefield.
Moxie
(Hidden)
The user's Attack is increased by one stage whenever it knocks out another Pokemon.

Salamence Evolution

Salamence Evolution Line
Bagon ImageBagon Lv. 30
Shelgon ImageShelgon Lv. 50
Salamence ImageSalamence

Level Up Shelgon Faster with Food and Candies

Since Shelgon has a slow EXP Growth Rate, we recommend using Exp. Candies obtained from Tera Raids and eating Exp. Point Power Sandwiches to quickly raise their level to 50 and evolve them into Salamence.

How to Level Up Fast: EXP Farming Guide

Roaring Moon: Paradox Pokemon Based on Salamence

Paradox Pokemon
Roaring Moon ImageRoaring Moon

Roaring Moon is a Paradox Pokemon exclusive to Violet that resembles Salamence. Despite the similarities, this Pokemon is not a form or evolution of Salamence.

How to Get All Paradox Pokemon

Salamence Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
95
132
Atk
135
26
Def
80
271
SpAtk
110
108
SpDef
80
269
Speed
100
120
Total
600
38
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 202 202 170 170 155
Atk 205 187 155 139 126
Def 145 132 100 90 76
SpAtk 178 162 130 117 103
SpDef 145 132 100 90 76
Spd 167 152 120 108 94
  • 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
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Salamence Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- ★★ - - - -
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
- - - ★★ - -
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- - ★★ - ★★ -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon
Weakness Protection
Pokemon Steel Type Icon

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Salamence?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Salamence Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Salamence Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
EV Yield Atk +3
Category Dragon Pokemon JP Name ボーマンダ(Bōmanda)
Height 1.5 m Weight 102.6 kg
Generation 3 Gender Ratio 50%/50%

Salamence Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Base Roost Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Base Dragon Breath Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60 100
Base Dragon Tail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 90
Base Ember Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40 100
Base Dual Wingbeat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 90
Base Leer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
Base Bite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
Base Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Evo. Fly Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 95
15 Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
20 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
25 Crunch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
33 Dragon Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
39 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 90
46 Focus Energy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
55 Flamethrower Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
73 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 85
5 Mud-Slap Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 20 100
6 Scary Face Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - 100
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
8 Fire Fang Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 95
9 Thunder Fang Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65 95
24 Fire Spin Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 35 85
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
27 Aerial Ace Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 -
28 Bulldoze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
32 Swift Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 60 -
36 Rock Tomb Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 95
44 Dragon Tail Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 90
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
49 Sunny Day Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
58 Brick Break Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
59 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 90
61 Shadow Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70 100
63 Psychic Fangs Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
65 Air Slash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75 95
66 Body Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85 100
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
78 Dragon Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
86 Rock Slide Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 90
97 Fly Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90 95
99 Iron Head Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
100 Dragon Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
104 Iron Defense Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
108 Crunch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80 100
113 Tailwind Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
115 Dragon Pulse Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 85 100
117 Hyper Voice Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
118 Heat Wave Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 95 90
125 Flamethrower Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90 100
130 Helping Hand Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
141 Fire Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 85
142 Hydro Pump Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 80
149 Earthquake Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 100 100
150 Stone Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 100 80
152 Giga Impact Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 150 90
156 Outrage Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
160 Hurricane Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 110 70
163 Hyper Beam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 150 90
169 Draco Meteor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 130 90
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80 100
172 Roar Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
197 Dual Wingbeat Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40 90
204 Double-Edge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
207 Temper Flare Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 75 100
222 Breaking Swipe Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60 100
226 Dragon Cheer Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Cat Power Acc.
Defense Curl Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves - -
Dragon Rush Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 100 75
Thrash Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 120 100
Twister Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 40 100

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Salamence in Other Pokemon Games

Salamence in Other Pokemon Games
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The Teal Mask
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Starter Pokemon
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Legendary Pokemon
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The Four Treasures of Ruin
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Paradox Pokemon
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Pokemon by Type

All Pokemon Types
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Electric TypeElectric Ice TypeIce Fighting TypeFighting
Ground TypeGround Poison TypePoison Flying TypeFlying
Psychic TypePsychic Bug TypeBug Rock TypeRock
Ghost TypeGhost Dragon TypeDragon Dark TypeDark
Steel TypeSteel Fairy TypeFairy Normal TypeNormal
Best Pokemon by Type
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All Pokemon by Egg Group

List of Egg Groups
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Paldea Dex
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(#277)
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(#278)
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