Mega Salamence is best understood through the lens of GO Battle League. In PvP it's a genuine Master League pick (ranked #5), worth building with the right IVs.
As a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon with 310/251/216 base stats, it it ranks among the better Flying-type attackers (#9), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Fire Fang
Fly
Dragon Tail
Hydro Pump
Dragon Tail
Draco Meteor
Bite
Brutal Swing
Fire Fang
Draco Meteor
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Salamence's best offensive moveset is Fire Fang combined with Fly, achieving 17.9 DPS and 405 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #9, Tier A). Alternatively, Mega Salamence can serve as a Water-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump (#10, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Mega Salamence runs Fire Fang and Draco Meteor, ranked #5 (Tier S) with a 73.94% win rate. Mega Salamence has access to 3 fast moves and 7 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Fire Fang generates energy the fastest (9 EPS). Note that Outrage is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Mega Salamence as Raid Boss
Mega Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableMega Salamence is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Mega Salamence from raids will have 2875 CP at level 20, or 3594 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Salamence as Raid Counter
Mega Salamence is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence evolves from Salamence using Candy.
Mega Salamence is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (2875 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (3594 CP).
Walking Mega Salamence as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km. It also earns 25 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Mega Salamence, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Salamence's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Salamence as your buddy (25 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Salamence Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Salamence in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Salamence from raids or eggs will show 2,875 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 777. With its high Attack stat (310), Mega Salamence is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Salamence's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Salamence very quickly.
Mega Salamence's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Salamence much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Salamence?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Salamence is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #9 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 5,688 at level 50 and base stats of 310/251/216 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Fire Fang and Fly for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Mega Salamence is ranked #5 (Tier S) with a 73.94% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.