Ground is a dangerous matchup for Salazzle — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 8 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Known as the Toxic Lizard Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
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.
Only female Salazzle exist. They emit a gas laden with pheromones to captivate male Salandit.
The winner of competitions between Salazzle is decided by which one has the most male Salandit with it.
Salazzle Weakness
AvgType-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.
Salazzle is what Salandit becomes. Breed it for Salandit eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Salandit pushed Salazzle to 480 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +40.
How to Evolve
Breed with Salazzle to get Salandit eggs using 60 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Fake Out, Mud-Slap and 1 more.
The game plan is straightforward: click Nasty Plot, then sweep. Heavy-Duty Boots and Corrosion support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Salazzle hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Salazzle Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Nasty Plot
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 SalanditEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteHeavy FogEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyRouteOvercastEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteThunderstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSandstormEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteRainingEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteHeavy FogEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteOvercastEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteNormal WeatherEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2116%MidRouteSnowstormEASYStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsShieldOverworldLv.22-265%MidAll WeatherMODERATEStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidIntense Sun
Step 2Salazzle ✓
Salazzle works as a sweeper with 480 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 117 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Salazzle's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), Milotic (Water), and Reuniclus (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Swampert is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Salazzle's base 117 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Salandit evolves into Salazzle at level 33. Salazzle is the fully evolved form. At 480 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Corrosion is the go-to ability for Salazzle. It this Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon. Its hidden ability Oblivious can work in specific setups.
Salazzle is a special attacker with base 111 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 117 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Salazzle can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A