Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Fly 17.9 DPS
- Master League
- Fire Fang Draco Meteor 72.74% wins
Same-type attack bonus on Fly. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Salamence takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 777
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,875 CP
Mega Salamence moves
3 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Fire Fang Best | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Outrage STAB Elite | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Salamence runs Fire Fang with Fly — 17.9 DPS and 405 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor.
In Master League it runs Fire Fang and Draco Meteor. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Fire Fang builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Outrage is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Salamence places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #9 | A | 17.9 | 405 | Fire Fang Fly |
| Dragon | #11 | B | 18.6 | 422 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Water | #12 | B | 16.5 | 375 | Dragon Tail Hydro Pump |
| Dark | #26 | C | 14.6 | 331 | Bite Brutal Swing |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #8 | A | 72.74% | Fire Fang Draco Meteor | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Salamence raid guide
Best counters against Mega Salamence
Use Mega Salamence against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Salamence
- Evolve from
- Salamence · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 131 | 4,349 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 131 | 4,708 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,843 | 2,947 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,536 | 3,666 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,843 | 2,947 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,149 | 2,228 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,843 | 2,947 |
Is Mega Salamence good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Salamence is a Tier A Flying-type attacker at rank #9, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (310), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 71 |
| Lv 2 | 223 |
| Lv 3 | 374 |
| Lv 4 | 526 |
| Lv 5 | 678 |
| Lv 6 | 830 |
| Lv 7 | 982 |
| Lv 8 | 1,134 |
| Lv 9 | 1,286 |
| Lv 10 | 1,438 |
| Lv 11 | 1,581 |
| Lv 12 | 1,725 |
| Lv 13 | 1,869 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 2,012 |
| Lv 15 | 2,156 |
| Lv 16 | 2,300 |
| Lv 17 | 2,444 |
| Lv 18 | 2,587 |
| Lv 19 | 2,731 |
| Lv 20 | 2,875 |
| Lv 21 | 3,018 |
| Lv 22 | 3,162 |
| Lv 23 | 3,306 |
| Lv 24 | 3,450 |
| Lv 25 | 3,594 |
| Lv 26 | 3,737 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,881 |
| Lv 28 | 4,025 |
| Lv 29 | 4,169 |
| Lv 30 | 4,313 |
| Lv 31 | 4,385 |
| Lv 32 | 4,456 |
| Lv 33 | 4,528 |
| Lv 34 | 4,600 |
| Lv 35 | 4,672 |
| Lv 36 | 4,744 |
| Lv 37 | 4,816 |
| Lv 38 | 4,887 |
| Lv 39 | 4,959 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 5,031 |
| Lv 41 | 5,095 |
| Lv 42 | 5,159 |
| Lv 43 | 5,224 |
| Lv 44 | 5,289 |
| Lv 45 | 5,355 |
| Lv 46 | 5,420 |
| Lv 47 | 5,487 |
| Lv 48 | 5,553 |
| Lv 49 | 5,621 |
| Lv 50 | 5,688 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0373
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 102.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0373_POKEMON_SALAMENCE_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Mega Salamence's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 17.9 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Salamence's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Salamence takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Salamence's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Salamence reaches 5,688 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,031 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Salamence good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Salamence is ranked #8 (Tier A) in Master League with a 72.74% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Salamence bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Salamence?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Salamence shows 2,875 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,594 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Salamence ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Salamence be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Salamence depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.