Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Salamence

Salamence

Dragon Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Salamence is a Dragon and Flying Type Dragon Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Salamence can be found with Intimidate as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Salamence Stats & Abilities
Salamence Evolutions
Salamence Locations
Salamence Weakness
Salamence Best Moves
Salamence Level Up Moves
Salamence TM Moves
Salamence Tutor Moves
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Salamence Stats and Abilities

Based on Salamence Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Salamence Highest IV Stat is Attack 135 and the Lowest being Defense 80.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	95	300	394
S	Attack	135	247	405
E	Defense	80	148	284
B	Special Attack	110	202	350
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
C	Speed	100	184	328
S	Total	600


Salamence	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Dragon Fang
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	3 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)


Abilities	Description
Intimidate Ability 1	Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
Moxie Hidden Ability	Moxie increases the user's Attack one stage upon fainting an opponent.

How To Evolve Salamence in BDSP

Bagon requires (Level 30) to evolve into Shelgon and then (Level 50) to evolve into Salamence.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Bagon	Level 30 →	Shelgon	Level 50 →	Salamence

Where To Find Salamence in BDSP

Salamence has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

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= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 210	20 - 5%	Bagon Lv. 25-26
Stargleam Cavern	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Salamence Weakness

Salamence is a Dragon and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Salamence to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy, Rock, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Ground, Grass Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Dragon Fairy Rock
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Water Fighting Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Salamence Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Salamence Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi

Best Moves Salamence in BDSP

Best Moveset for Salamence Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
73	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
64	Outrage	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
55	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	May burn opponent.
1	Fly	Physical	135	95	15	Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.

Best Moveset for Salamence TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Salamence Lv Up Moves

Salamence TM Moves

Salamence Tutor Moves

Salamence Level Up Moves

List of Moves Salamence can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
1	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
1	Dragon Tail	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
1	Ember	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Dragon Breath	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
15	Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
20	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
25	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
39	Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
46	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
55	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
64	Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
73	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Salamence TM Moves

List of Moves Salamence can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Salamence Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Salamence can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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