Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 600. In Pokémon Champions it’s #16 on the Doubles ladder and #15 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.5 m 4′11″
- Weight
- 102.6 kg 226.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Salamencite · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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Mega Salamence is the Dragon/Flying-type Mega Evolution of Salamence, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 700. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 28.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).
- Height
- 1.8 m 5′11″
- Weight
- 112.6 kg 248.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 700 #2 of 1,025
- Introduced
- Gen VI Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
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Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Salamence outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 120); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Mega Salamence outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
On switch-in, this Pokémon the Attack of opponents by 1 .
Everything about Intimidate →Other Pokémon with Intimidate 36
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokémon.
Everything about Moxie →
Ekans
Arbok
Growlithe
Arcanine
Tauros
Snubbull
Granbull
Qwilfish
Stantler
Hitmontop
Mightyena
Masquerain
Mawile
Mega Manectric
Staravia
Staraptor
Shinx
Luxio
Luxray
Herdier
Stoutland
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile
Scraggy
Scrafty
Litten
Torracat
Wyrdeer
Overqwil
Squawkabilly
Maschiff
Mabosstiff
Pinsir
Heracross
Honchkrow
Litleo
Pyroar
Quaxly
Quaxwell
QuaquavalThis Pokémon's Normal-type moves become Flying type and have 1.2× power.
Everything about Aerilate →Other Pokémon with Aerilate 1
Mega PinsirCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#16 of 262 used
Salamencite (95.9%) · (98.6%) · Timid (53.6%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (42.1%)
Singles
#15 of 262 used
Salamencite (92.8%) · (98.4%) · Adamant (43.0%) · HP 1 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / Spe 32 (14.4%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | – |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | – |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | – |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.3% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Mega Salamence: 22.2%24.8%27.1%28.1% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →
1.9% of teams · rank #63 · Singles · about 5,638 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.7% of teams · rank #60 · Singles · about 3,115 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.5% of teams · rank #61 · Singles · about 796 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.2% of teams · rank #66 · Singles · about 65 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 65 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
Life Orb- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.9%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.7%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.5%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin1.2%
Moves
- Dragon Dance55.6%
- Earthquake51.4%
- Dual Wingbeat43.0%
- Dragon Claw37.7%
- Draco Meteor27.9%
- Outrage21.8%
- Roost20.5%
- Temper Flare20.1%
Items
- Life Orb23.8%
- Choice Scarf16.9%
Expert Belt9.8%
Lum Berry8.5%
Rocky Helmet7.1%
Leftovers6.0%
Abilities
- 62.8%
- 37.2%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe19.1%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.4%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe6.1%
These 4 cover 41.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
Golisopod-Mega22.1%
Corviknight18.2%
Glimmora17.9%
Excadrill14.4%
Garchomp14.3%
Samurott-Hisui13.4%
Moves
- Dragon Dance52.2%
- Earthquake51.4%
- Dual Wingbeat38.1%
- Dragon Claw35.5%
- Draco Meteor31.8%
- Temper Flare26.8%
- Outrage23.3%
- Hurricane22.1%
Items
- Choice Scarf20.5%
- Life Orb19.2%
- Expert Belt13.2%
- Rocky Helmet9.3%
- Lum Berry7.4%
Wide Lens6.6%
Abilities
- 63.3%
- 36.7%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe20.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.9%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe6.7%
These 4 cover 44.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega26.7%
- Corviknight21.7%
- Samurott-Hisui20.7%
- Glimmora20.6%
- Excadrill16.1%
- Garchomp16.1%
Moves
- Earthquake58.2%
- Dragon Dance43.6%
- Temper Flare38.6%
- Draco Meteor36.4%
- Dragon Claw35.0%
- Dual Wingbeat32.1%
- Hurricane29.5%
- Fire Blast25.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf24.8%
- Rocky Helmet22.0%
- Wide Lens16.5%
- Life Orb8.4%
- Expert Belt7.5%
- Lum Berry5.9%
Abilities
- 68.1%
- 31.9%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe28.6%
- Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe16.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.9%
These 4 cover 61.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Samurott-Hisui41.9%
- Garchomp27.2%
- Corviknight25.7%
Cinderace25.0%
Aegislash23.1%- Golisopod-Mega20.7%
1.1% of teams · rank #105 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1,558 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #111 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 836 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.7% of teams · rank #109 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 103 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
1.4% of teams · rank #78 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 10 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 10 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Choice Scarf
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.9%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.7%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin1.4%
Moves
- Draco Meteor44.5%
- Earthquake34.6%
- Dragon Dance29.3%
- Dual Wingbeat27.0%
- Air Slash24.7%
- Outrage22.1%
- Hydro Pump21.9%
- Fire Blast21.2%
Items
- Life Orb26.3%
- Choice Scarf19.7%
- Rocky Helmet17.8%
- Leftovers10.1%
Focus Sash9.8%
Haban Berry1.8%
Abilities
- 78.6%
- 21.4%
Stat Points
- Modest 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA12.3%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD10.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.7%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.2%
These 4 cover 39.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
Lucario-Mega-Z18.4%
Hippowdon15.2%- Golisopod-Mega14.4%
Meowscarada14.1%
Baxcalibur-Mega13.3%
Tyranitar-Mega12.6%
Moves
- Draco Meteor42.8%
- Earthquake37.4%
- Hydro Pump31.9%
- Dual Wingbeat31.5%
- Fire Blast31.2%
- Dragon Dance28.7%
- Hurricane25.5%
- Outrage25.1%
Items
- Life Orb30.3%
- Choice Scarf25.5%
- Focus Sash11.8%
- Leftovers11.5%
- Rocky Helmet7.6%
- Haban Berry2.4%
Abilities
- 74.7%
- 25.3%
Stat Points
- Modest 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA19.0%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.2%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.8%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.6%
These 4 cover 45.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Lucario-Mega-Z22.6%
- Tyranitar-Mega18.9%
- Golisopod-Mega17.4%
Gyarados16.4%
Tauros-Paldea-Blaze15.6%
Primarina14.5%
Moves
- Draco Meteor41.6%
- Earthquake33.4%
- Hydro Pump33.3%
- Fire Blast32.4%
- Dual Wingbeat32.1%
- Outrage25.3%
- Dragon Tail23.3%
- Hurricane23.2%
Items
- Choice Scarf33.5%
- Leftovers24.5%
- Life Orb24.2%
- Focus Sash6.3%
- Rocky Helmet6.1%
Sablenite1.3%
Abilities
- 74.4%
- 25.6%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD19.4%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.1%
- Modest 31 HP / 3 Def / 32 SpA12.5%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA9.5%
These 4 cover 55.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Lucario-Mega-Z40.5%
- Glimmora32.4%
Absol-Mega-Z32.2%
Rillaboom22.9%
Toxapex21.0%- Tyranitar-Mega20.9%
Moves
- Dragon Tail49.9%
- Iron Defense49.3%
- Mud-Slap49.3%
- Substitute49.3%
- Earthquake30.6%
- Dual Wingbeat29.9%
- Outrage25.8%
- Fire Fang22.0%
Items
- Leftovers51.1%
- Choice Scarf31.6%
- Life Orb10.0%
- Focus Sash4.0%
- Sablenite1.4%
- Rocky Helmet0.8%
Abilities
- 73.4%
- 26.6%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD48.5%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe21.4%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA8.2%
- Hardy 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.3%
These 4 cover 83.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Absol-Mega-Z65.0%
- Lucario-Mega-Z60.5%
- Glimmora51.9%
- Rillaboom48.3%
- Toxapex47.5%
Mamoswine22.3%
0.5% of teams · rank #121 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 16,407 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #122 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 6,982 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #122 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 753 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #112 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 43 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 43 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%
Moves
- Tailwind69.3%
- Protect67.0%
- Draco Meteor47.0%
- Dual Wingbeat31.8%
- Dragon Claw26.6%
- Flamethrower18.5%
- Heat Wave13.8%
- Rock Slide13.6%
Items
- Life Orb31.7%
- Choice Scarf10.4%
- Focus Sash8.5%
- Haban Berry7.8%
Sitrus Berry7.4%- Rocky Helmet7.0%
Abilities
- 94.6%
- 5.4%
Stat Points
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.0%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.5%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.2%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.0%
These 4 cover 29.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom30.1%
Sneasler18.5%
Indeedee-F15.8%
Incineroar13.8%- Golisopod-Mega13.4%
Kingambit11.0%
Moves
- Tailwind69.6%
- Protect67.8%
- Draco Meteor56.4%
- Dual Wingbeat25.5%
- Flamethrower24.4%
- Dragon Claw19.9%
- Air Slash18.8%
- Heat Wave16.6%
Items
- Life Orb33.3%
- Choice Scarf14.2%
- Haban Berry12.4%
- Focus Sash7.5%
- Rocky Helmet6.6%
- Sitrus Berry6.1%
Abilities
- 95.8%
- 4.2%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe10.1%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.7%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.1%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
These 4 cover 30.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom34.4%
- Sneasler20.6%
- Indeedee-F14.8%
- Kingambit14.4%
- Golisopod-Mega13.9%
- Incineroar13.7%
Moves
- Tailwind74.9%
- Draco Meteor70.2%
- Protect64.0%
- Flamethrower32.0%
- Air Slash24.8%
- Heat Wave20.9%
- Dual Wingbeat15.6%
- Dragon Claw12.4%
Items
- Life Orb31.8%
- Choice Scarf20.5%
- Haban Berry17.9%
- Focus Sash6.8%
- Sitrus Berry5.1%
- Rocky Helmet4.6%
Abilities
- 98.5%
- 1.5%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.5%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8.6%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.2%
- Timid 9 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 23 Spe5.1%
These 4 cover 30.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom41.1%
- Sneasler20.5%
Gholdengo18.2%
Raichu-Mega-Y16.2%- Indeedee-F14.9%
- Golisopod-Mega14.5%
Moves
- Draco Meteor77.5%
- Tailwind71.1%
- Protect61.5%
- Flamethrower35.8%
- Air Slash28.2%
- Heat Wave26.4%
- Breaking Swipe17.7%
- Dual Wingbeat15.4%
Items
- Life Orb29.4%
- Choice Scarf27.3%
- Haban Berry18.4%
- Focus Sash9.8%
- Sitrus Berry3.2%
- Rocky Helmet3.2%
Abilities
- 99.0%
- 1.0%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe16.4%
- Timid 9 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 23 Spe10.7%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe10.3%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe7.5%
These 4 cover 44.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom44.7%
- Golisopod-Mega23.4%
Floette-Mega21.2%- Gholdengo18.1%
- Sneasler18.1%
Sinistcha16.8%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
4.7% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games5.6%
- 1500 weighting5.0%
- 1630 weighting4.7%
- 1760 weighting2.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake81.7%
- Dragon Dance49.8%
- Roost49.4%
- Draco Meteor37.4%
- Outrage36.6%
- Flamethrower32.6%
- Dual Wingbeat26.2%
- Hurricane23.7%
- Fire Blast14.3%
- Dragon Claw11.6%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots55.6%
- Leftovers19.1%
- Lum Berry15.0%
- Choice Scarf5.4%
- Rocky Helmet1.6%
Razor Claw0.8%
Abilities
- 67.3%
- 32.7%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.2%
- Hardy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA11.4%
- Naughty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe10.7%
- Modest 232 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 20 Spe5.8%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.8%
Tera types
- Steel28.5%
- Fire27.2%
- Fairy21.1%
- Flying7.0%
Common teammates
Greninja21.0%
Scizor20.0%- Excadrill19.7%
Sandy Shocks18.1%
Donphan17.1%
Metagross15.8%
Conkeldurr14.8%
Weavile14.1%
Checks & counters
Mandibuzz62.7%
Latios57.6%
Arcanine-Hisui54.1%- Excadrill38.8%
Lokix38.4%- Conkeldurr30.2%
0.8% of teams · rank #114 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Dragonium Z- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.2%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1630 weighting0.8%
- 1760 weighting0.4%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake77.2%
- Dragon Dance75.8%
- Outrage52.5%
- Dual Wingbeat31.4%
- Substitute28.4%
- Fly20.9%
- Flamethrower20.2%
- Roost15.0%
- Temper Flare14.4%
- Hurricane12.8%
Items
- Dragonium Z38.2%
Flyinium Z22.1%- Heavy-Duty Boots17.0%
- Rocky Helmet7.7%
Choice Specs5.3%- Choice Scarf3.4%
Abilities
- 67.4%
- 32.6%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe40.4%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe9.6%
- Naive 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.3%
- Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD7.3%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.9%
Common teammates
Ogerpon-Wellspring19.9%
Iron Treads18.3%- Gholdengo17.6%
Great Tusk14.9%
Tyranitar14.8%
Scizor-Mega13.6%
Tapu Lele13.4%
Iron Crown12.8%
Checks & counters
- Tapu Lele55.6%
Hatterene55.1%
Lopunny-Mega52.5%- Great Tusk47.8%
Terapagos52.3%- Kingambit38.2%
0.4% of teams · rank #172 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Lum Berry
- Ability
- Nature
- Lonely
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.7%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1630 weighting0.4%
- 1760 weighting0.3%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake83.4%
- Dragon Dance76.0%
- Dual Wingbeat72.8%
- Roost46.1%
- Draco Meteor20.3%
- Outrage18.8%
- Fire Blast18.1%
- Hurricane12.4%
- Hydro Pump11.9%
- Iron Head9.8%
Items
- Lum Berry52.1%
- Heavy-Duty Boots18.3%
- Choice Specs11.9%
- Choice Scarf7.6%
- Focus Sash3.6%
- Rocky Helmet1.6%
Abilities
- 61.7%
- 38.3%
EV spreads
- Lonely 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe43.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.3%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.8%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.3%
- Naive 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe5.8%
Common teammates
- Corviknight58.6%
Landorus-Therian57.7%
Zapdos51.4%
Moltres42.0%
Thundurus-Therian41.4%
Archaludon29.5%
Goodra-Hisui23.9%
Dragapult19.3%
0.3% of teams · rank #119 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Scope Lens- Ability
- Nature
- Naive
- EVs
- 40 Atk / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fire
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1695 weighting0.3%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Temper Flare70.8%
- Draco Meteor67.5%
- Focus Energy64.1%
- Dual Wingbeat59.1%
- Earthquake55.4%
- Dragon Dance31.3%
- Outrage14.9%
- Dragon Claw8.1%
- Substitute6.9%
- Roost6.4%
Items
- Scope Lens64.1%
- Heavy-Duty Boots14.2%
- Leftovers7.2%
Choice Band5.9%- Choice Specs1.8%
- Rocky Helmet1.5%
Abilities
- 88.7%
- 11.3%
EV spreads
- Naive 40 Atk / 252 SpA / 216 Spe26.7%
- Naive 64 Atk / 192 SpA / 252 Spe26.1%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe17.1%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.5%
- Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.2%
Tera types
- Fire69.5%
- Steel11.6%
- Dragon9.6%
- Flying4.7%
Common teammates
- Great Tusk73.2%
- Kingambit67.5%
- Iron Crown60.9%
Araquanid60.5%
Polteageist60.4%
Slowking-Galar14.8%- Gholdengo7.9%
Alomomola7.3%
0.2% of teams · rank #181 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Assault Vest- Ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 216 Atk / 188 Def / 104 SpD
- Tera Type
- Steel
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting0.6%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Draco Meteor52.1%
- Iron Head45.3%
- Earthquake40.2%
- Temper Flare35.8%
- Dual Wingbeat27.9%
- Tailwind25.8%
- Protect25.7%
- Breaking Swipe23.7%
- Dragon Claw18.9%
- Dragon Cheer13.5%
Items
- Assault Vest36.4%
- Focus Sash11.8%
- Life Orb11.0%
- Choice Specs9.3%
- Choice Scarf7.0%
Clear Amulet5.1%
Abilities
- 89.9%
- 10.1%
EV spreads
- Adamant 216 Atk / 188 Def / 104 SpD24.1%
- Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe10.8%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.4%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.7%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.2%
Tera types
- Steel60.6%
- Dragon17.9%
- Water7.3%
- Fire6.3%
Common teammates
- Tyranitar38.8%
- Excadrill33.7%
Indeedee31.5%- Sinistcha31.0%
- Corviknight30.1%
- Garchomp16.3%
- Incineroar15.5%
- Latios13.0%
0.1% of teams · rank #236 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake83.2%
- Dragon Dance75.7%
- Iron Head45.0%
- Outrage43.0%
- Substitute20.6%
- Dual Wingbeat18.9%
- Roost16.7%
- Dragon Claw14.8%
- Draco Meteor10.1%
- Double-Edge9.5%
Items
- Life Orb32.1%
- Leftovers19.0%
- Heavy-Duty Boots13.3%
- Choice Scarf6.7%
- Clear Amulet5.9%
- Focus Sash4.7%
Abilities
- 72.9%
- 27.1%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe35.0%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe32.1%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.1%
- Jolly 252 Def / 252 SpD5.9%
- Jolly 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe3.6%
Tera types
- Fairy51.6%
- Dragon29.6%
- Ground7.6%
- Steel6.0%
Common teammates
Gliscor30.1%
Kyogre29.8%
Hoopa-Unbound27.9%
Zacian-Crowned27.9%
Cloyster27.6%
Eternatus24.7%
Sableye17.2%
Koraidon17.2%
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | – |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | – |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | – |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | – |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | – |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 28.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 202632.4% of teams · rank #1 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 45,020 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
35.4% of teams · rank #1 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 32,608 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
40.8% of teams · rank #1 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 6,288 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
41.5% of teams · rank #1 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 288 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games32.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)35.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)40.8%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)41.5%
+9.1 pts Top players use it more: 32.4% → 41.5%
Moves
- Double-Edge78.0%
- Dragon Dance70.3%
- Earthquake66.0%
- Roost47.5%
- Draco Meteor30.2%
- Fire Blast18.7%
- Hyper Voice16.4%
- Flamethrower15.0%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.4%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe8.1%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.8%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.8%
These 4 cover 26.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Primarina33.8%
- Hippowdon26.3%
- Gholdengo24.5%
- Archaludon20.8%
- Golisopod-Mega20.3%
- Meowscarada16.6%
Moves
- Double-Edge79.2%
- Dragon Dance69.7%
- Earthquake68.1%
- Roost49.5%
- Draco Meteor30.6%
- Fire Blast21.2%
- Hyper Voice15.3%
- Flamethrower15.2%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.4%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe5.9%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe3.6%
These 4 cover 22.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Primarina38.0%
- Hippowdon28.9%
- Gholdengo27.5%
- Golisopod-Mega21.1%
- Archaludon20.9%
- Lucario-Mega-Z17.0%
Moves
- Double-Edge83.0%
- Earthquake73.1%
- Dragon Dance69.9%
- Roost55.5%
- Draco Meteor30.0%
- Fire Blast24.5%
- Flamethrower13.4%
- Hyper Voice11.3%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.0%
- Naive 16 Atk / 18 SpA / 32 Spe6.9%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe3.5%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 22.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Primarina47.8%
- Gholdengo37.2%
- Hippowdon34.5%
- Golisopod-Mega26.0%
- Archaludon21.6%
- Lucario-Mega-Z19.8%
Moves
- Double-Edge80.1%
- Earthquake71.7%
- Dragon Dance71.3%
- Roost63.8%
- Draco Meteor25.8%
- Fire Blast19.6%
- Flamethrower16.2%
- Hyper Voice15.8%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.6%
- Adamant 29 HP / 1 Atk / 4 SpD / 32 Spe8.2%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe4.6%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 26.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Primarina47.1%
- Gholdengo40.6%
- Hippowdon36.0%
- Golisopod-Mega27.8%
- Archaludon27.2%
- Garchomp25.3%
22.2% of teams · rank #5 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 726,095 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
24.8% of teams · rank #4 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 441,905 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
27.1% of teams · rank #4 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 71,638 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
28.1% of teams · rank #4 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 3,664 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Timid
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games22.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)24.8%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)27.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)28.1%
+5.8 pts Top players use it more: 22.2% → 28.1%
Moves
- Protect95.0%
- Hyper Voice87.8%
- Tailwind61.6%
- Draco Meteor54.4%
- Double-Edge32.4%
- Flamethrower22.2%
- Heat Wave9.0%
- Dragon Pulse8.9%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.7%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.9%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.5%
- Naive 1 HP / 21 Atk / 15 SpA / 29 Spe3.5%
These 4 cover 43.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom50.1%
- Sneasler48.1%
- Kingambit25.7%
- Incineroar23.0%
- Gholdengo20.9%
Basculegion19.2%
Moves
- Protect96.6%
- Hyper Voice90.2%
- Tailwind63.9%
- Draco Meteor56.4%
- Double-Edge31.6%
- Flamethrower23.4%
- Heat Wave8.3%
- Dragon Pulse7.9%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.4%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.6%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.1%
- Naive 1 HP / 21 Atk / 15 SpA / 29 Spe3.5%
These 4 cover 44.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom52.2%
- Sneasler50.1%
- Kingambit27.5%
- Gholdengo22.8%
- Incineroar22.2%
- Basculegion19.7%
Moves
- Protect97.8%
- Hyper Voice91.1%
- Tailwind68.5%
- Draco Meteor57.0%
- Double-Edge31.5%
- Flamethrower22.7%
- Heat Wave7.2%
- Dragon Pulse6.6%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe21.4%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.0%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.3%
- Naive 1 HP / 21 Atk / 15 SpA / 29 Spe3.0%
These 4 cover 42.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom54.3%
- Sneasler50.3%
- Kingambit31.2%
- Gholdengo26.2%
- Incineroar21.0%
- Basculegion20.9%
Moves
- Protect98.0%
- Hyper Voice90.3%
- Tailwind71.5%
- Draco Meteor55.6%
- Double-Edge33.8%
- Flamethrower20.1%
- Heat Wave6.5%
- Dragon Pulse6.4%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.6%
- Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.5%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.1%
- Naive 1 HP / 21 Atk / 15 SpA / 29 Spe2.9%
These 4 cover 41.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom56.2%
- Sneasler50.2%
- Kingambit33.5%
- Gholdengo26.5%
- Basculegion24.0%
- Incineroar22.5%
1.0% of teams · rank #106 · Singles · about 2,840 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.2% of teams · rank #76 · Singles · about 2,264 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
1.7% of teams · rank #59 · Singles · about 901 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
2.6% of teams · rank #51 · Singles · about 141 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Naughty
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Naughty
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Naughty
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Salamencite
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Naughty
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.0%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)1.2%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)1.7%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)2.6%
Moves
- Dragon Dance92.9%
- Double-Edge83.2%
- Roost57.3%
- Earthquake40.5%
- Fire Blast24.8%
- Dragon Claw22.3%
- Flamethrower20.4%
- Facade12.0%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Naughty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe16.7%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe16.7%
- Adamant 4 HP / 32 Atk / 30 Spe15.9%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.4%
These 4 cover 56.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Glimmora35.1%
- Kingambit29.8%
- Garchomp29.8%
- Samurott-Hisui29.1%
- Sneasler26.7%
- Corviknight26.5%
Moves
- Dragon Dance92.5%
- Double-Edge82.4%
- Roost57.9%
- Earthquake37.4%
- Fire Blast26.9%
- Dragon Claw23.3%
- Flamethrower20.9%
- Facade11.9%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Naughty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe18.1%
- Adamant 4 HP / 32 Atk / 30 Spe15.7%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.8%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.3%
These 4 cover 55.9% of its sets.
Moves
- Dragon Dance94.7%
- Double-Edge86.6%
- Roost60.6%
- Fire Blast33.5%
- Earthquake29.7%
- Dragon Claw25.4%
- Flamethrower20.7%
- Body Slam8.5%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Naughty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe21.7%
- Adamant 4 HP / 32 Atk / 30 Spe14.4%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.8%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.9%
These 4 cover 53.8% of its sets.
Moves
- Dragon Dance98.5%
- Double-Edge94.8%
- Roost53.0%
- Fire Blast39.7%
- Earthquake36.4%
- Dragon Claw24.3%
- Flamethrower19.7%
- Outrage13.8%
Items
- Salamencite100.0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
Stat Points
- Naughty 32 Atk / 2 SpA / 32 Spe24.8%
- Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe19.1%
- Adamant 4 HP / 32 Atk / 30 Spe17.6%
- Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe7.1%
These 4 cover 68.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Glimmora46.8%
- Samurott-Hisui41.8%
Baxcalibur33.6%- Sneasler32.9%
- Garchomp32.1%
- Aegislash32.0%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0371BagonDragon- Level 30
#0372ShelgonDragon- Level 50
#0373SalamenceDragon- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Salamencite
#0373Mega SalamenceDragon
- #0371BagonDragon
- Level 30#0372ShelgonDragon
- Level 50#0373SalamenceDragon
- Mega Evolution, in battleholding Salamencite#0373Mega SalamenceDragon
Moves
Level up 17
| Evo | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite30% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 15 | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 46 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 55 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 73 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 54
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM08 | Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch. | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM09 | Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM63 | Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Psychic | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM78 | Dragon ClawNo additional effect. | Dragon | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM115 | Dragon PulseNo additional effect. | Dragon | Spec | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM117 | Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Spec | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM156 | OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Dragon | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM169 | Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dragon | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM207 | Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM226 | Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type. | Dragon | Status | — | — | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Finally able to fly, it expresses its happiness by blasting fire around and burning fields.
Forms
Mega Salamence can cut straight through most things with just its wings. It may even cut its own trainer in half and will not even notice or care. The Paradox Pokémon Roaring Moon heavily resembles Mega Salamence.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#12 in Hoenn in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 24,920 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#64 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Dragon Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Blue
- Rough Terrain
- Pal Park area
- Mountain
While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
ShieldSalamence is an unusual Pokémon in that it was able to evolve a body with wings just by constantly wishing to be able to fly.
SwordThanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart’s desire—wings.
Ultra MoonOverjoyed 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 SunIt 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.
MoonWhen angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.
SunIt’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · YAs a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XAfter many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
EmeraldBy 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireSALAMENCE 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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Salamence
- Japanese
- ボーマンダ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Bohmander
- Korean
- 보만다
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 暴飛龍
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 暴飞龙
- French
- Drattak
- German
- Brutalanda
- Spanish
- Salamence
- Italian
- Salamence
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- 3 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 35
- 270
- Slow
- 3 Atk
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 35
- 315
- Slow
Breeding
- Dragon
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Shelgon: Level 50.
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
- Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12
Moon 1 area
- Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12
Sun 1 area
- Route 3SOS Battle · Lv 9–12
XD 1 area
- Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Mega Evolves in battle from Salamence holding Salamencite.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.