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Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence

Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence is a Dragon and Flying Type Dragon Pokémon, which makes it weak against Dragon, Fairy, Rock, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Salamence in Tunnel to the Top with a 10% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Salamence are 95 HP, 135 Attack, 110 SP Attack, 80 Defense, 80 SP Defense, and 100 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence
Regular
Shiny
Salamence Galar Pokedex ID: C373

List of Salamence Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 600
HP 95
Attack 135
Defense 80
Special Attack 110
Special Defense 80
Speed 100

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Salamence to have is Lonely, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Defense stats.

Salamence Abilities

Ability Type Effect
IntimidateNormal
MoxieHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence Evolutions

How do i get Salamence's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Bagon evolves into Shelgon when you reach Level 30. Shelgon then evolves into its final evolution Salamence when you reach Level 50.

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Level 30
Shelgon
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Level 50
Salamence
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Bagon
300756040304550
Shelgon
4209510060506550
Salamence
600135801108095100

Salamence Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Salamence?

Salamence does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Bagon and evolve it into Salamence. A popular spawn location you can find Bagon is in the Tunnel to the Top area with a 10% chance to spawn during All weather.

Salamence is a Pokemon Sword Exclusive Pokemon and can only be found within the Sword Version of the game.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Tunnel to the Top
10%60 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?65 - 65
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Tunnel to the Top
?68 - 68
Path to the Peak
?68 - 68
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence Raids

Where do i find Salamence Raids?

You can find Salamence raids in the following locations: Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Salamence Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Salamence Raid is exclusive and can only be found within the Pokemon Sword Version of the game.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Salamence Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Salamence Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Salamence Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Salamence Moves List

What moves can Salamence learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Salamence can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Dragon and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Salamence Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
Evolve[] Fly
1[] Protect
1[] Dragon Tail
1[] Ember
1[] Leer
1[] Bite
1[] Dragon Breath
15[] Headbutt
20[] Scary Face
25[] Crunch
33[] Dragon Claw
39[] Zen Headbutt
46[] Focus Energy
55[] Flamethrower
64[] Outrage
73[] Double-Edge

TM Moves Salamence can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM06FlyPhysical1359515Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM30Steel WingPhysical709025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
TM66Thunder FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
TM68Fire FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM95Air SlashSpecial112.59520May cause flinching.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM99Breaking SwipePhysical9010015Hits multiple opponents and lowers their attack.

Salamence TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial110805
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR13Focus EnergyStatus30Increases critical hit ratio.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial110855May burn opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR24OutragePhysical18010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial959010May burn opponent.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial9010010
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR47Dragon ClawPhysical12010015
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial127.510010
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1657010May confuse opponent.

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