Salandit Best Moveset
Poison/Fire at 71 Sp. Atk and 77 Speed with AbilityCorrosion allowing it to poison Steel and Poison types. The ability is unique but the stats are pre-evolution level. The moveset runs moderate special output building toward Salazzle. Only female Salandit evolve.
Salandit saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Salandit's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Corrosion with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Salandit best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Venom Drench
- Fire Blast
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Salandit saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Salandit maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Corrosion with Metronome, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
- Flamethrower
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Salandit saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Salandit maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Corrosion with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Salandit Weakness
Ground, Water, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Salandit for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug, Fairy |
What is Salandit Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Salandit
Excadrill can KO Salandit with Earthquake (422-497%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (364-429%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 164-193%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x422-497%KO Rapid Spin35-42% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Swampert builds →Earthquake 4x364-429%KO Flip Turn 2x110-130%KO Liquidation 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast21-25% Psychic 2x164-193%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 4x433-509%KO Stone Edge 2x216-255%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Foongus builds →Venoshock8-10% | ||
C | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off33-39% U Turn9-11% High Jump Kick33-39% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Mudbray builds →Earthquake 4x164-193%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Glimmet builds →Sludge Bomb19-23% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves View Tinkatink builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemAssault Vest NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Salandit View Elekid builds →Discharge24-28% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Mareanie builds →
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Evolution
One evolution ahead. Salandit grows into Salazzle through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Salandit. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Salandit easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Salandit
Tan-and-orange Salandit trades stealth for warmth, and the toxic little lizard becomes more visible than it probably wants to be. It's a decent setup for Salazzle's excellent white shiny, even if it can't match that payoff on its own.
Shiny Salandit Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Salandit
Salandit is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 16 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Salandit in SV
The line opens with Salandit at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Salandit ✓East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-52OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-50OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.10-52OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.10-40OverworldRate 36%Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOni's MawLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SalazzleEast Province (Area One) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.33-52OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Salandit (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Salandit catch odds in the Scarlet & Violet Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Easy grab on Salandit with decent spawn rates across 14 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Salandit in SwSh
Salandit is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 10-30. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Salandit ✓Challenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 16%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%RainingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 16%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 15%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 15%Intense SunMotostoke OutskirtsLv.22-26OverworldShieldRate 5%All WeatherStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 5%Intense Sun
- Step 2Evolve into SalazzleBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Salandit egg.
Bring the right balls: check Salandit catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Salandit skitters through the grass of a few scattered spots at levels 16 to 44, a wily little lizard that shows up the same in both versions.
Where To Catch Salandit in USUM
The line opens with Salandit at Lv. 16-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SalazzleWela Volcano ParkLv.16-19CaveSOS from SalanditHeahea BeachLv.30Gift from NPCUltra MoonTotem gift (50 stickers)Lush Jungle - East CaveLv.41-44GrassSOS from Salanditor evolve from Salandit (Step 1)
Bring the right balls: check Salandit catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Salandit skulks through the heat of Wela Volcano Park and the grass of Route 8, the toxic lizard slinking underfoot somewhere between level 16 and 20.
Where To Catch Salandit in SM
The line opens with Salandit at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Evolve into SalazzleBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Salandit egg.
Bring the right balls: check Salandit catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Speed and Sp. Atk carry most of Salandit's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Only female Salandit can produce gas laden with pheromones. Males entranced by this gas will do whatever the females tell them.
Salandit Guide
You can run Salandit through the first few routes without issues. 320 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Salazzle as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Salandit joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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