Salazzle Best Moveset
111 Sp. Atk at 117 Speed on Poison/Fire with AbilityCorrosion poisoning even Steel and Poison types. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureTimid guarantees surviving one hit. The moveset outspeeds most of the tier and fires special Poison and Fire TermStab. Corrosion's unique poisoning bypasses two immunities. 68/60/60 bulk folds to anything physical.
Corrosion poisoned Steel and Poison types in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Toxic on Heatran and Toxapex. 117 Speed outsped most threats. A stall-breaking specialist.
Best Moves
Best Build
Salazzle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Toxic stalling was less effective, and 111 Sp. Atk couldn't threaten opponents without Corrosion support. The one trick stopped working.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Wave
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The format got more offensive, reducing the stall Salazzle was built to break. Corrosion answered a question nobody was asking anymore.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Toxic
- Flamethrower
- Substitute
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Salazzle Weakness
Type-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.
| 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 Salazzle Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Salazzle
Alomomola's Flip Turn hits Salazzle for 38-45%. Rillaboom's Knock Off hits Salazzle for 62-73%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x38-45% Scald 2x31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off62-73% U Turn17-19% Wood Hammer28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Corviknight builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Jirachi builds →U Turn9-10% Body Slam42-50% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonpuppeteer ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball28-33% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain6-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Volt Switch18-22% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Salazzle View Lokix builds →U Turn14-17% Knock Off54-63% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLight Clay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Salazzle is what Salandit becomes. Breed it for Salandit eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Salandit pushed Salazzle to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Salazzle to get Salandit eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Shiny Salazzle
White Salazzle is venomous in a completely different way. The pale body against those glowing eyes trades intimidation for an eerie elegance that the dark original doesn't have. It's a full identity swap, and it works every time you send it out.
Shiny Salazzle 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 Salazzle
Salazzle tops out at low spawn rates across 11 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 SV
To get Salazzle, start by catching Salandit through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SalanditEast 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 2Salazzle ✓East 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)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Salazzle catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
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 SwSh
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 SalanditChallenge 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 2Salazzle ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Salandit egg.
Salazzle stalks tall grass across a handful of spots between levels 16 and 44, and one also arrives as a gift handed over by an islander.
Where To Catch Salazzle in USUM
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 16-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Salazzle ✓Wela 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)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Salazzle catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
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 SM
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 2Salazzle ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Salandit egg.
Base Stats
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.
When two Salazzle meet, they will use their pheromone gas to fight over the males in each other’s group.
Salazzle Event Distributions
Salazzle is a one-time Mystery Gift event Pokemon rather than a repeat giveaway.
Salazzle is ready for battleSunMoonNot shiny
Salazzle Guide
Salazzle plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move. Flamethrower is the primary attack.
Salazzle pairs best with Alomomola, Sinistcha, and Weezing Galar. Alomomola has Good synergy and covers what Salazzle can't handle on its own.
Salazzle's hidden ability is Oblivious. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Situational compared to Corrosion.
Timid is the go-to nature for Salazzle. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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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