Mega Salamence Raid Guide
Weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Salamence.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Mega Salamence. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Weather boost
- Windy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 310
- Base Defense
- 251
- Base Stamina
- 216
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,843 | 3,536 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,947 | 3,666 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Salamence is Dragon/Flying, weak to Ice (4x), Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice attackers like Mamoswine and Galarian Darmanitan make it a friendly duo. Mega Salamence is a top-tier Dragon and Flying attacker that boosts the lobby, and even the base form is a strong Dragon nuke. It's a slightly glassier alternative to the tankier Dragons but hits hard. Solid value, especially if you're building Dragon coverage and want a second option alongside Rayquaza.
Mega Salamence resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Mega Salamence?
The top counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard at 34.5 DPS against Mega Salamence. Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (33.9) and Shadow Weavile (32.3) follow.
What is Mega Salamence weak to?
Mega Salamence takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Salamence?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 31.6 DPS against Mega Salamence). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Mega Salamence without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kyurem (White) at 34.5 DPS. Kyurem (Black) and Eternatus are the next ones down.
Can Mega Salamence be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Mega Salamence?
Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 3,536–3,666 CP instead of 2,843–2,947. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Mega Salamence worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Salamence ranks #12 among Dragon-type raid attackers (Tier B) and sits at #8 in Master League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.
What is the best moveset for Mega Salamence?
The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Salamence. For the moves Mega Salamence should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.