Mega Salamence vs Salamence
Dragon
FlyingTypeSameDragonFlying- 95HP=95
- 135Attack+10145
- 80Defense+50130
- 110Sp. Atk+10120
- 80Sp. Def+1090
- 100Speed+20120
- 600Total+100700
- IntimidateAbilityAerilate
- MoxieHidden
How to get the Salamencite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftMeteor Falls
From Zinnia's grandmother after completing the Delta Episode
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
Legends: Z-AQuasartico Inc.360 Mega ShardsUnlocks during the main story
Traded at Quasartico Inc. for 360 Mega Shards
Mega Salamence Moves
Moves List
Need something that threatens multiple types? Mega Salamence's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Mega Salamence's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Mega Salamence's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Dragon Rush gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Mega Salamence's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Mega Salamence Weakness
Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Mega Salamence for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Mega Salamence's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Mega Salamence Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mega Salamence
Weavile's Ice Shard hits Mega Salamence for 62-73%. Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (92-109%).
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Salamence View Weavile builds →Knock Off24-29% Ice Shard 4x62-73% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Salamence View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Garchomp builds →
| ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Salamence View Togekiss builds →Air Slash38-45% Dazzling Gleam 2x82-96% | ||
Evolution
End of the line. Salamence caps a three-stage chain that started at Bagon. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+70 over Bagon), and Salamence peaks at 600 total stats. In battle, Salamence holding Salamencite Mega Evolves into Mega Salamence. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Salamence
A shiny Salamence becomes a shiny Mega Salamence when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Salamence.
Shiny Salamence can be hunted across 16 games. The strongest verified route is 1/37 via DexNav Chaining in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Normal
ShinyShiny Salamence Evolution
4 Forms
Shiny Salamence Odds & Hunting Methods
16 of 16 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 Mega Salamence
1 encounter spot for Salamence starting from endgame routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Salamence in Legends: Z-A
To get Salamence, start by catching Bagon through walking encounters at Lv. 23-55. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve Shelgonor evolve from Bagon (Step 1)
1 encounter spot for Salamence starting from early-game routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Salamence in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Salamence, start by catching Bagon through walking encounters at Lv. 9-18. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Not landing the catch? Calculate Salamence catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Salamence appears across 1 spot in early-game routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Salamence in Sun & Moon
Bagon is your first catch on the way to Salamence. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-18 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Not landing the catch? Calculate Salamence catch rates for Sun & Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Salamence doesn't appear wild. Catch Bagon instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 50 to get Salamence. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Salamence in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Bagon is your first catch on the way to Salamence. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 20-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Evolve into Shelgon
Step 3Salamence ✓
Base Stats
Mega Salamence has 700 base stats in total. Attack leads at 145, and Sp. Def is lowest at 90.
It's uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames, scorching fields and mountains.
Mega Salamence Event Distributions
Salamence has been a repeat Mystery Gift giveaway, appearing in event after event.
These distributions give Salamence. Mega Salamence appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Salamencite.
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Super Powerful Pokemon Gift!Apr 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Strongest Class Gift SalamenceDiamondPearlNot shiny
Game Availability
Mega Salamence first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 4 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
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 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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
Winds & Waves
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