Salamence is a Dragon, Flying-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. It evolves from Shelgon after being fed 100 candies. Salamence is the final evolution of Bagon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence initially after being given 300 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description[]
Dragon Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
Salamence 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.
Salamence 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.
- Salamence's cry
Mega Salamence Pokédex description
It puts its forelegs inside its shell to streamline itself for flight. Salamence flies at high speeds over all kinds of topographical features.
It puts its forelegs inside its shell to streamline itself for flight. Salamence flies at high speeds over all kinds of topographical features.
- Mega Salamence's cry
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
6 (12)
15 (14)
12 (13)
Charged attacks[]
150 (42)
140 (33)
130 (39)
Attack availability[]
- Bite: added on January 31st, 2019
- Outrage: available during events: Apr, Dec 2019, Dec 2020 Community Day, Luminous Legends X, Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global and Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed
Evolution family[]
Salamence is part of a three-member family.
Availability[]
Salamence[]
- Salamence was released at the start of Hoenn Celebration 2018 on February 9th, 2018.
- Shiny form of Salamence was released at the start of the sixteenth Community Day on April 13th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Salamence was released at the start of Holiday 2019 on December 24th, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Salamence was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
3,214 3,481 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2019 Oct 16[1] |
Raid Battles |
2,142 2,678 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 23,700
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Mega Salamence[]
- Mega Salamence was released at the start of Twinkling Fantasy on January 10th, 2023.
- Shiny form of Mega Salamence was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
300 | 60 | 30 | 15 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 50,285 Catch CP 2,142/2,678 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Special Research/Timed Research: 100× - GO Tour 2024: Road to Sinnoh 50× - Noxious Swamp: Timed Research Collection Challenge: 50× - Twinkling Fantasy Collection Challenge |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Salamence could.
- Salamence is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
- Salamence originally needed 200 Mega Energy to Mega Evolve, but it was changed to 300 after Twinkling Fantasy ended.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Can we get a megathread for all the new evolutions spawning in the wild?. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2020-03-01.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, we will be correcting the Mega Energy needed to Mega Evolve Salamence from 200 to 300 after the Twinkling Fantasy event. We apologize for the inconvenience. Twitter. Retrieved on 2023-01-16.