Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Fly 16.0 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Fly. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Salamence takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 661
- 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
- 2,142 CP
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, Salamence runs Fire Fang with Fly — 16.0 DPS and 363 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor.
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 Salamence places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #21 | B | 16.0 | 363 | Fire Fang Fly |
| Dragon | #22 | C | 17.0 | 385 | Dragon Tail Draco Meteor |
| Water | #24 | C | 15.1 | 342 | Dragon Tail Hydro Pump |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Salamence is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Salamence
Use Salamence against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Salamence
- Evolve from
- Shelgon · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Salamence knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 96 | 3,241 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 96 | 3,508 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,619 | 2,732 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,592 | 1,660 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,105 | 2,196 |
Is Salamence good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #21 makes Salamence a useful Flying-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Flying bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (277), 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.
- Shadow Salamence deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 166 |
| Lv 3 | 279 |
| Lv 4 | 392 |
| Lv 5 | 505 |
| Lv 6 | 618 |
| Lv 7 | 732 |
| Lv 8 | 845 |
| Lv 9 | 958 |
| Lv 10 | 1,071 |
| Lv 11 | 1,178 |
| Lv 12 | 1,285 |
| Lv 13 | 1,392 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,500 |
| Lv 15 | 1,607 |
| Lv 16 | 1,714 |
| Lv 17 | 1,821 |
| Lv 18 | 1,928 |
| Lv 19 | 2,035 |
| Lv 20 | 2,142 |
| Lv 21 | 2,249 |
| Lv 22 | 2,356 |
| Lv 23 | 2,464 |
| Lv 24 | 2,571 |
| Lv 25 | 2,678 |
| Lv 26 | 2,785 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,892 |
| Lv 28 | 2,999 |
| Lv 29 | 3,107 |
| Lv 30 | 3,214 |
| Lv 31 | 3,267 |
| Lv 32 | 3,321 |
| Lv 33 | 3,374 |
| Lv 34 | 3,428 |
| Lv 35 | 3,481 |
| Lv 36 | 3,535 |
| Lv 37 | 3,589 |
| Lv 38 | 3,642 |
| Lv 39 | 3,696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,749 |
| Lv 41 | 3,797 |
| Lv 42 | 3,845 |
| Lv 43 | 3,893 |
| Lv 44 | 3,941 |
| Lv 45 | 3,990 |
| Lv 46 | 4,039 |
| Lv 47 | 4,089 |
| Lv 48 | 4,138 |
| Lv 49 | 4,188 |
| Lv 50 | 4,239 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0373
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 102.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0373_POKEMON_SALAMENCE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Salamence's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 16.0 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Salamence's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Salamence's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Salamence reaches 4,239 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,749 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Salamence?
A perfect 15/15/15 Salamence shows 2,142 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,678 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.
Is Shadow Salamence better than regular Salamence?
Shadow Salamence deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Salamence in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Shelgon (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Salamence be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.