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.
Salazzle lives deep in caves and forces the Salandit it has attracted with its pheromones to serve it.
It punishes Salandit that couldn’t bring it food with a fierce slap of its flame-spewing palm.
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). No compatible 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 from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Fake Out, Knock Off and 2 more.
The Sash lets Salazzle ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Corrosion squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Salazzle Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Fake Out
- Heat Wave
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Belch and Fake Out give Salazzle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Belch. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
moderate rates across 5 locations for Salazzle in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Salazzle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Salazzle starts with Salandit at Lv. 16-44 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SalanditEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEFFORTLESSWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrassLv.16-1930%MidVolcanoEASYRoute 8Ultra MoonGrassLv.17-2015%MidRouteEASYRoute 8Ultra SunGrassLv.17-2015%MidRouteEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateForestEFFORTLESSLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateForest
Step 2Salazzle ✓Wela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrassLv.16-19MidVolcanoSOS from SalanditWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrassLv.16-19MidVolcanoSOS from SalanditHeahea BeachUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.30MidWaterTotem gift (50 stickers)Lush Jungle - East CaveUltra MoonGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from SalanditLush Jungle - East CaveUltra SunGrassLv.41-44LateForestSOS from Salanditor evolve from Salandit (Step 1)
Salazzle works as a sweeper with 480 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. 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