Ground is a dangerous matchup for Salazzle — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 8 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Known as the Toxic Lizard Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Salazzle's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Salazzle makes its opponents light-headed with poisonous gas, then captivates them with alluring movements to turn them into loyal servants.
When two Salazzle meet, they will use their pheromone gas to fight over the males in each other’s group.
Salazzle Weakness
AvgType-wise, Salazzle takes extra damage from Ground, Water, Psychic, and Rock. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. At base 117 Speed, Salazzle outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Salazzle is what Salandit becomes. Breed it for Salandit eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Salandit pushed Salazzle to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Salazzle to get Salandit eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
The game plan is straightforward: click Nasty Plot, then sweep. Heavy-Duty Boots and Corrosion support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Salazzle hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Salazzle Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
- Nasty Plot
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Most of Salazzle's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz, but Normal and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Dragon coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Salazzle tops out at low spawn rates across 24 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Salazzle in Scarlet & Violet
To get Salazzle, start by catching Salandit through walking encounters at Lv. 10-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SalanditEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-4036%EarlyRoute
Step 2Salazzle ✓HARDEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteHARDWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.33-521%LateRouteor evolve from Salandit (Step 1)
You're catching Salandit first, not Salazzle. Salandit appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Salazzle in Sword & Shield
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 10-30 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SalanditEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteHeavy FogEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteHeavy FogEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowstormEASYStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworldLv.22-265%MidAll WeatherMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidIntense Sun
Step 2Salazzle ✓
moderate rates across 5 locations for Salazzle in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Salazzle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 16-44 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SalanditEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEASYRoute 8Ultra MoonGrassLv.17-2015%MidRouteEASYRoute 8Ultra SunGrassLv.17-2015%MidRouteEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateForestEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateForest
Step 2Salazzle ✓Wela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrassLv.16-19MidVolcanoSOS from SalanditWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrassLv.16-19MidVolcanoSOS from SalanditHeahea BeachUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.30MidWaterTotem gift (50 stickers)Lush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from SalanditLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from Salanditor evolve from Salandit (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Salazzle. The 2-stage line runs through Salandit, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 33 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Salazzle in Sun & Moon
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SalanditEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkMoonGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkSunGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEASYRoute 8MoonGrassLv.17-2020%MidRouteEASYRoute 8SunGrassLv.17-2020%MidRoute
Step 2Salazzle ✓
Salazzle works as a sweeper with 480 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. That 117 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Salazzle's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), Milotic (Water), and Reuniclus (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Swampert is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Salazzle's base 117 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Salandit evolves into Salazzle at level 33. Salazzle is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Corrosion is the go-to ability for Salazzle. It this Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon. Its hidden ability Oblivious can work in specific setups.
Salazzle is a special attacker with base 111 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 117 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Salazzle can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Salazzle has been obtainable in 4 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Salazzle has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A