Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Salamence
Say it: MEGA SAL-uh-mense
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Mega Salamence is Salamence’s Mega form — still Dragon and Flying. You need Candy and Mega Salamence Energy. It boosts Dragon attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA SAL-uh-mense
Mega Salamence is Salamence’s Dragon / Flying Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Salamence Energy and boosts Dragon attackers in the raid lobby. Ice hits it for 4×; Fairy, Rock, and Dragon also punish it. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Salamence is a Mega Dragon / Flying form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Salamence Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Prefer Mega Salamence on Dragon raid days when you want the lobby boost.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Mega Salamence is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Salamence— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 277
- Defense
- 168
- Stamina
- 216
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon tail
- fire fang
- bite
Charged
- fire blast
- hydro pump
- draco meteor
- fly
- brutal swing
- crunch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #448 of 954 · CP 1500
Fire Fang + Draco Meteor
- Ultra League · rank #364 of 747 · CP 2464
Fire Fang + Draco Meteor
- Master League · rank #54 of 1023 · CP 4239
Fire Fang + Draco Meteor
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Dragon-type shortlist
- Shadow Salamence — Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Mega Salamence — Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Salamence — Dragon Tail + Outrage
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…rd; be cautious of mirror Dragon attacks Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 8 Mega Salamence Dragon Tail Outrage Dragon/ Flying Mega Dragon boost for lobby; strong option 9 Eternatus…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).