Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Salamence
Say it: SAL-uh-mense
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Salamence is the Dragon Pokémon — Dragon and Flying from Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence. In Pokémon GO it is a Dragon/Flying attacker; Outrage from Bagon Community Day (or an Elite TM) is the best Dragon nuke when you need it, and Fly is a strong Flying charged move. Dragon helps against Dragon; Flying helps against Grass, Bug, and Fighting. Ice hits it for 4×; Fairy, Rock, and Dragon also punish it. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence.
Say it: SAL-uh-mense
Salamence (#373) is a Dragon / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Bagon. Trainers use it as a Dragon/Flying attacker with Dragon Tail / Fire Fang / Bite + Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Fly / Brutal Swing / Crunch / Outrage. Against Salamence, lead with Ice, Fairy, Rock, or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Salamence is a Dragon / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0373. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Outrage (Elite Charged TM if you missed Bagon Community Day). Dragon Tail + Outrage / Draco Meteor for Dragon; Fly for Flying. Shadow Salamence is elite DPS; keep a non-Shadow for Mega. Farm Mega Energy from Mega Salamence raids and events.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Salamence is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Salamence can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence (still Dragon / Flying). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Salamence Energy, boosts Dragon attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Salamence cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- 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
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Salamence’s always-available TM pool; Outrage may need Elite TM if missing from a pre-CD copy. Fly covers Flying raid needs.
Fast
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon energy / default
- Fire Fang · Standard
Fire damage
- Bite · Standard
Dark damage
Charged
- Outrage · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Dragon nuke
- Draco Meteor · Standard
Dragon alternate
- Fly · Standard
Best Flying nuke
- Brutal Swing · Standard
Dark coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark alternate
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire coverage
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water coverage
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
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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
…e 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. 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).