Salamence (Pokémon)
Salamence
#373
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #373 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Flying |
| Species | Dragon Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (5' 0.9") |
| Weight | 102.6 kg (226.2 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 3 |
| Habitat | Rough-terrain |
| Shape | Quadruped |
Salamence Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Salamence. Salamence is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Salamence
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Salamence.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
0× damage
Ground Pokémon have no effect against Salamence.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Salamence.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Salamence.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Salamence.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Salamence.
0.25× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Salamence.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
4× damage
Ice Pokémon are super effective against against Salamence.
2× damage
Dragon Pokémon are very effective against against Salamence.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Salamence.
2× damage
Fairy Pokémon are very effective against against Salamence.
Pokédex Entries
Salamence was unavailable prior to Generation 3.
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| 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. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Salamence has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
