salamence

Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dragon / Flying

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opponent's Attack stat upon entering battle
• Moxie (Hidden Ability): Increases Salamence's Attack after it knocks out an opponent

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, dragon-like Pokémon with a blue and red color scheme
• Features large red wings that allow it to fly at high speeds
• Possesses a long neck and tail, with a robust, muscular build
• Its head is adorned with a set of sharp teeth and a pair of red eyes

Behavior and Habitat:

• Found in mountainous regions and areas with wide open skies
• Known for its aggressive nature and desire to fly
• Often seen soaring through the skies, fulfilling its dream of flying
• Forms strong bonds with experienced trainers who can handle its fiery temperament

In Battle:

• Versatile attacker with high physical and special attack stats
• Signature moves: Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, and Hyper Beam
• Effective against Grass, Bug, and Fighting types
• Vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy type moves

Evolution:

• Evolves from Shelgon starting at level 50
• Shelgon evolves from Bagon starting at level 30
• Can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence using a Salamencite, gaining heightened stats and the Aerilate ability

Interesting Facts:

• Salamence's ability to fly is the result of a long-held dream of Bagon, its pre-evolution
• Its Mega Evolution is known for its crescent moon-shaped wings and increased speed
• Salamence is often regarded as one of the most powerful Dragon-type Pokémon in the franchise
• Featured prominently in the Pokémon anime, manga, and core series games as a formidable opponent

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
• Leafgreen: It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
• Diamond: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• Pearl: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• Platinum: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• Heartgold: It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
• Soulsilver: It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
• Black: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• White: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• Black-2: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• White-2: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
• 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.