Salamence
ボーマンダ Bohmander
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Artwork from R/S/E
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
3
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
218
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Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmander) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
It evolves from Shelgon starting at level 50. It is the final form of Bagon.
Biology
Physiology
Salamence are quadrupedal dragons, who have newly grown wings. They are similar to traditional descriptions of dragons in medieval European tales.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Salamence have long, heavy tails which can catapult enemies that enter its territory yards into the air at an instant. Its extremely rough and sturdy body is quite tough and hard to penetrate, especially its almost metallic, red, blade-like wings. Salamence have long necks which allow them to take in deep breaths to store and charge very intense Dragon and Fire attacks.
Behavior
Salamence is an extremely vicious Pokémon. It is also arrogant about its victories by spouting intense flames into the air. This behavior may be explained due to the fact that it faced many hardships to get its wings to grow, and therefore, it is very proud of its achievement.
Habitat
Salamence supposedly lives atop tall mountains.
In the anime
Salamence was first seen in the 6th Pokémon movie Jirachi: Wish Maker. Butler used it against a wild Flygon that was helping to free Jirachi from him.
Silver used his Salamence to battle Moltres in The Search for the Legend.
Drake of the Elite Four used a Salamence in Vanity Affair.
Team Rocket found a Salamence in some underground ruins when they were searching for Ho-Oh in Battling the Enemy Within.
A Salamence belonging to J first appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty.
In the manga
When Ruby was a child, he battled a Salamence that attacked him and Sapphire while the two were playing outside.. After being defeated by Ruby, the Salamence went on a rampage and destroyed a lab, freeing Rayquaza, which was in captivity at that time, in the process. This resulted in Norman being banned from the Gym Leader test for seven years. This encounter changed both Ruby and Sapphire and their views on Pokémon, as well as themselves. To Ruby, he felt he was too strong, and in order to keep himself back, he focused on Pokémon Contests. Sapphire, on the other hand, felt weak after the encounter and decided she had to become stronger.
In the TCG
- Main article: Salamence (TCG)
In the TFG
One Salamence figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| III
| Ruby
| Salamence came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this Pokémon's cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
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| Sapphire
| By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.
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| Emerald
| After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
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| FireRed
| It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
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| LeafGreen
| It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
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| IV
| Diamond
| As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
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| Pearl
| As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
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| Platinum
| As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 155 - 202
| 300 - 394
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| 126 - 205
| 247 - 405
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 103 - 178
| 202 - 350
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Salamence is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Altaria
| Dragon Dance
| Dragon
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cool
| 0
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Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
| Dragon Rage
| Dragon
| Special
| —
| 100%
| 10
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Altaria
| Dragon Rush
| Dragon
| Physical
| 100
| 75%
| 10
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Arbok
Salamence
Garchomp
| Fire Fang
| Fire
| Physical
| 65
| 95%
| 15
| Beauty
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Milotic
| Hydro Pump
| Water
| Special
| 120
| 80%
| 5
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Charizard
| Shadow Claw
| Ghost
| Physical
| 70
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Gyarados
| Thrash
| Normal
| Physical
| 90
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Milotic
| Twister
| Dragon
| Special
| 40
| 100%
| 20
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Salamence is the only Dragon-type Pokémon to have Intimidate as its ability.
- Salamence has the second highest base stat average of all non-legendary Pokémon, the first being Slaking. However, it is tied with the four other pseudo-legendary Pokémon. Salamence is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios, and Latias.
- Salamence shares the same species name with Horsea, Dratini, and their evolutions. They are all known as Dragon Pokémon.
- Salamence is one of only four Pokémon that can learn a HM move by leveling up in the same generation as it is a HM.
- Salamence is one of the rare cases of a stat dropping by evolution, as Shelgon's base Defense stat of 100 drops to 80.
- Salamence is actually lighter than Shelgon, with 226.2 lbs, while Shelgon weighs 243.6 lbs.
- While Salamence cannot learn Iron Defense itself, it can be taught it as a Shelgon before evolving. It shares this trait with Beedrill, Butterfree, Dustox, Beautifly, Huntail and Gorebyss.
- Salamence is tied with Metagross for the highest Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, it also has the highest Special Attack of all the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and the second highest Speed.
- Incidentally, Salamence has the lowest defensive stats of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Origin
Salamence appears to be based on European dragons. It also has a similar color scheme to Devilman, a Japanese manga character. Devilman's wings are also the same shape as Salamence's.
Name origin
Its name may be a combination of salamander and menace or vengeance. Its Japanese name is based on 暴行 bōkō, assault, outrage, or violent act, and salamander.
In other languages
Related articles
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Body size: 1
( Dragon )
(Crush ×4)
For other sprites and images, please see Salamence images on Bulbagarden Archives.
