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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Salamence is a quadruped, draconic Pokémon with a long, tapering tail. It is primarily blue with a gray lower jaw and thickly scaled underside. There are red markings on its throat, the underside of its tail, and stripes on the inner surface of its legs. Additionally, there are raised red ridges above its eyes. Three flat fins protrude from either side of its head, possibly acting in the same manner that a {{wp|Canard (aeronautics)|Canard}} would on an aircraft. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Each of its short legs has three claws. This Pokémon’s powerful desire to fly triggered a mutation that allowed it to grow large, red wings. As an expression of joy, it flies around and releases blasts of fire. If enraged, it | Salamence is a quadruped, draconic Pokémon with a long, tapering tail. It is primarily blue with a gray lower jaw and thickly scaled underside. There are red markings on its throat, the underside of its tail, and stripes on the inner surface of its legs. Additionally, there are raised red ridges above its eyes. Three flat fins protrude from either side of its head, possibly acting in the same manner that a {{wp|Canard (aeronautics)|Canard}} would on an aircraft. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Each of its short legs has three claws. This Pokémon’s powerful desire to fly triggered a mutation that allowed it to grow large, red wings. As an expression of joy, it flies around and releases blasts of fire. If enraged, it loses all sense of self and flies into an uncontrollable rampage, destroying everything around it until it tires itself out. This Pokémon is found living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain}}. | ||
As Mega Salamence, its wings meld together into a single huge, crescent-shaped wing. According to the [[SS031|anime]], the hard, yet very flexible properties of its wings allow them to be used as blades in mid-air battles. Its face, neck, body and tail are narrower, and its tail is noticeably shorter in length. The ridges above its eyes are now far less prominent, and it no longer possesses the thick, gray scaling over its lower jaw. Instead, the smooth red flesh underneath has been left exposed, increasing its streamline appearance. The upper pair of fins resting on the sides of its head are now elongated and tapered. The lower pair has not changed much. However, the middle set now take the form of quarter-arches, spanning towards the bridge of the nose. The remnants of its shelled underbelly have been drastically transformed into a segmented, more aerodynamic, vest-like armored frame. This frame encases its chest and shoulders with the pieces interlocking whenever Mega Salamence tucks in its front forelegs. | As Mega Salamence, its wings meld together into a single huge, crescent-shaped wing. According to the [[SS031|anime]], the hard, yet very flexible properties of its wings allow them to be used as blades in mid-air battles. Its face, neck, body and tail are narrower, and its tail is noticeably shorter in length. The ridges above its eyes are now far less prominent, and it no longer possesses the thick, gray scaling over its lower jaw. Instead, the smooth red flesh underneath has been left exposed, increasing its streamline appearance. The upper pair of fins resting on the sides of its head are now elongated and tapered. The lower pair has not changed much. However, the middle set now take the form of quarter-arches, spanning towards the bridge of the nose. The remnants of its shelled underbelly have been drastically transformed into a segmented, more aerodynamic, vest-like armored frame. This frame encases its chest and shoulders with the pieces interlocking whenever Mega Salamence tucks in its front forelegs. | ||
As a result of its Mega Evolution, Salamence becomes even more brutal than ever before, to the point where it is liable to turn against the Trainer who raised it. Because of this, Mega Salamence is feared as "the blood-soaked crescent". Anything and anyone in Salamence's path gets sliced in two by its bladelike wings, posing no interruption to its flight. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
[[File:Sawyer Salamence.png|thumb| | [[File:Sawyer Salamence.png|thumb|250px|left|Salamence in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Sugimori Salamence AG.jpg|thumb|250px|left|[[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] reference sheet for the anime]] | |||
[[File:Sugimori Salamence AG.jpg|thumb| | |||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[J's Salamence]]===== | =====[[J's Salamence]]===== | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
Salamence | {{DL|Butler|Salamence}} debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. [[Butler]] used it against a wild {{p|Flygon}} that was helping to free {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} from him. It reappeared in a cameo in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
{{OBP|Silver|SS018}} used his Salamence to battle {{p|Moltres}} in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''. | {{OBP|Silver|SS018}} used his {{DL|Silver (SS018)|Salamence}} to battle {{p|Moltres}} in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''. | ||
[[Drake]] of the [[Elite Four]] used a Salamence in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'' against {{TRT}} after they tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | [[Drake]] of the [[Elite Four]] used a {{DL|Drake|Salamence}} in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'' against {{TRT}} after they tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | ||
A Salamence appeared in ''[[XY046|The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!]]'', in | A Salamence appeared in ''[[XY046|The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!]]'', where Team Rocket tried to capture it which resulted in it going on rampage before being calmed down by [[Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff]]. | ||
A Salamence appeared in ''[[XY128|A Riveting Rivalry!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sawyer]], where it was revealed to have evolved from a Shelgon sometime before the episode. | A {{DL|Sawyer|Salamence}} appeared in ''[[XY128|A Riveting Rivalry!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sawyer]], where it was revealed to have evolved from a Shelgon sometime before the episode. Salamence was used in Sawyer's battle against {{Ash}} where it went up against {{AP|Noivern}} where the match ended in a tie. | ||
A Salamence that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the control of [[ | A {{DL|Levi|Salamence}} that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. {{DL|Cherie|Salamence}} was used to battled against [[Ash's Greninja]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]]. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
Salamence | Salamence made its main series debut in a fantasy in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons be Bagons]]'', where [[Michelle]]'s Bagon had a fantasy about evolving so it could fly. | ||
{{TRT}} found a Salamence in some underground ruins | {{TRT}} found a Salamence in some underground ruins while they were searching for {{an|Ho-Oh}} in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''. | ||
A Salamence under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} competing in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] | A Salamence appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} competing in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. | ||
A Salamence appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', where Team Rocket imagined evolving a Bagon into Salamence. | |||
A Salamence appeared in the opening | A Salamence appeared in the opening sequences of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A Salamence that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''. | A Salamence that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''. | ||
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{{Animedexbody|XY128|Salamence|Serena's Pokédex|Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. Constant dreams of flight caused a shift in its cellular structure. When it evolved, Salamence finally grew wings.}} | {{Animedexbody|XY128|Salamence|Serena's Pokédex|Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. Constant dreams of flight caused a shift in its cellular structure. When it evolved, Salamence finally grew wings.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''XY''|Kalos}} | ||
[[File:Mega Salamence ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|250px|left|Mega Salamence in the animated trailer]] | |||
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|250px|Salamence in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | |||
===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer=== | |||
A [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Salamence made a cameo appearance in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]. | |||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
A Salamence appeared during a flashback in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'' as one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]], 3,000 years previously. | |||
A Salamence appeared during a flashback in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'' as one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]], | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Zinnia's Salamence}} | {{main|Zinnia's Salamence}} | ||
When {{adv|Ruby}} was a child, he {{pkmn|battle}}d a Salamence that attacked him and {{adv|Sapphire}} while the two were playing outside. After being defeated by Ruby and having scarred his forehead with its {{m|Dragon Claw}} in the process, the Salamence went on a rampage and destroyed a lab, freeing {{ | When {{adv|Ruby}} was a child, he {{pkmn|battle}}d a Salamence that attacked him and {{adv|Sapphire}} while the two were playing outside. After being defeated by Ruby and having scarred his forehead with its {{m|Dragon Claw}} in the process, the Salamence went on a rampage and destroyed a lab, freeing {{adv|Rayquaza}}, which was in captivity at that time, in the process. This resulted in [[Norman]] being banned from the [[Gym Leader]] test for five years. This encounter changed both Ruby and Sapphire and their views on Pokémon, as well as themselves. In Ruby's case, he felt he was too strong, and in order to keep himself back, he focused on [[Pokémon Contest]]s. Sapphire, on the other hand, felt weak after the encounter and decided she had to become stronger, and spent much of her time in the wild honing her battle skills. It appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS254|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV]]''. In the {{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, where [[Zinnia]] is revealed to be its owner, it has obtained a [[Mega Stones|Salamencite]], with it it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence. | ||
In | In ''[[PS304|Swanky Showdown with Swalot]]'', [[Dome Ace Tucker]] is shown to be in possession of another Salamence, with which he defeats Sapphire. While Sapphire acknowledges the man's overwhelming skill, she also adds that such a Pokémon is a hard one to fight against with her phobic old experience many years back. | ||
A Salamence appeared in a flashback in ''[[PAXY25|Flabébé Blooms]]''. | |||
In [[PAORAS04]], a Salamence appeared silhouetted in {{Steven}}'s explanation about the [[Draconid people]]. | In ''[[PAORAS04|Alpha Omega Adventure 4]]'', a Salamence appeared silhouetted in {{Steven}}'s explanation about the [[Draconid people]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]: Salamence is a member of {{OBP|Munna|Gates to Infinity}}'s gang working for {{OBP|Kyurem|Gates to Infinity}} to stop any (transformed) humans called upon by {{OBP|Hydreigon|Gates to Infinity}} from destroying the [[Bittercold]]. He aided his companions in pursuing the player and their partner, but was outmaneuvered by Hydreigon. Salamence, along with two | * [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]: Salamence is a member of {{OBP|Munna|Gates to Infinity}}'s gang working for {{OBP|Kyurem|Gates to Infinity}} to stop any (transformed) humans called upon by {{OBP|Hydreigon|Gates to Infinity}} from destroying the [[Bittercold]]. He aided his companions in pursuing the player and their partner, but was outmaneuvered by Hydreigon. Salamence, along with two {{p|Chandelure}}, later attempted to stop the player and their allies from reaching the [[Glacier Palace]], but were defeated. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Overjoyed at finally being able to fly, it flies all over the place and usually doesn't land until it's completely exhausted and needs to sleep.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Thanks to its fervent wishes, the cells in its body finally mutated, and at last it has its heart's desire—wings.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Anyone standing in its path gets sliced right in two, while this Pokémon continues its flight without interruption.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Anyone standing in its path gets sliced right in two, while this Pokémon continues its flight without interruption.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Mega Evolution fuels its brutality, and it may even turn on the Trainer who raised it. It's been dubbed "the blood-soaked crescent."}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Mega Evolution fuels its brutality, and it may even turn on the Trainer who raised it. It's been dubbed "the blood-soaked crescent."}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The stress of its two proud wings becoming misshapen and stuck together because of strong energy makes it go on a rampage.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It puts its forelegs inside its shell to streamline itself for flight. Salamence flies at high speeds over all kinds of topographical features.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|3|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|3|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|3|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])}} | |||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 6|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 6]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 6|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 6]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 209]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 209]]<br>[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 610]]<br>Event: ''[[Special Stages#Special Challenge|Salamence Appears]]''}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Sky Crest Range|Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Sky Crest Range|Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 23|Area 23: Stage 08]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 23|Area 23: Stage 08]]}} | ||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Flying | {{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Flying | ||
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type= | |event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=None|event1rar=50 | ||
|event2=Dragon Fang|event2type= | |event2=Dragon Fang|event2type=None|event2rar=50|<br> | ||
|event3=Dragon Fang|event3type= | |event3=Dragon Fang|event3type=None|event3rar=100 | ||
|sm1=Dragon Fang|sm1type= | |sm1=Dragon Fang|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5 | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Salamence|Dragon|Flying|3}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Salamence|Dragon|Flying|3}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Salamence|Dragon|Flying|3}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/7|Salamence|Dragon|Flying|3}} | ||
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{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col= | {{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=373 | ||
|power=3 | |power=3 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col= | |- | ||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=373|stype=Flying|num=195 | |||
|mega=1 | |mega=1 | ||
|stone=Salamencite | |stone=Salamencite | ||
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|swapper=Mega Boost | |swapper=Mega Boost | ||
|megaspeedup=10 | |megaspeedup=10 | ||
|effectdesc=Clears one kind of Pokémon with the same type as Mega | |effectdesc=Clears one kind of Pokémon with the same type as Mega Salamence (max 10). | ||
}} | |||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=373 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=5 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=190 | |||
|attack=277 | |||
|defense=168 | |||
|fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Fire Fang}} | |||
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Draco Meteor}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Spritebox/5|ndex=373}} | {{Spritebox/5|ndex=373}} | ||
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=373|form1=M}} | {{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=373|form1=M}} | ||
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=373|form1=M}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|373|Salamence}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|373|Salamence}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Salamence shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Dratini}}, their evolutions, and {{p|Goodra}}. They are all known as Dragon Pokémon. | * Salamence shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Horsea}}, {{p|Dratini}}, their evolutions, and {{p|Goodra}}. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== |
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Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmander) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Shelgon starting at level 50. It is the final form of Bagon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence using the Salamencite.
Biology
Salamence is a quadruped, draconic Pokémon with a long, tapering tail. It is primarily blue with a gray lower jaw and thickly scaled underside. There are red markings on its throat, the underside of its tail, and stripes on the inner surface of its legs. Additionally, there are raised red ridges above its eyes. Three flat fins protrude from either side of its head, possibly acting in the same manner that a Canard would on an aircraft. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Each of its short legs has three claws. This Pokémon’s powerful desire to fly triggered a mutation that allowed it to grow large, red wings. As an expression of joy, it flies around and releases blasts of fire. If enraged, it loses all sense of self and flies into an uncontrollable rampage, destroying everything around it until it tires itself out. This Pokémon is found living in rough terrain.
As Mega Salamence, its wings meld together into a single huge, crescent-shaped wing. According to the anime, the hard, yet very flexible properties of its wings allow them to be used as blades in mid-air battles. Its face, neck, body and tail are narrower, and its tail is noticeably shorter in length. The ridges above its eyes are now far less prominent, and it no longer possesses the thick, gray scaling over its lower jaw. Instead, the smooth red flesh underneath has been left exposed, increasing its streamline appearance. The upper pair of fins resting on the sides of its head are now elongated and tapered. The lower pair has not changed much. However, the middle set now take the form of quarter-arches, spanning towards the bridge of the nose. The remnants of its shelled underbelly have been drastically transformed into a segmented, more aerodynamic, vest-like armored frame. This frame encases its chest and shoulders with the pieces interlocking whenever Mega Salamence tucks in its front forelegs.
As a result of its Mega Evolution, Salamence becomes even more brutal than ever before, to the point where it is liable to turn against the Trainer who raised it. Because of this, Mega Salamence is feared as "the blood-soaked crescent". Anything and anyone in Salamence's path gets sliced in two by its bladelike wings, posing no interruption to its flight.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
J's Salamence
A Salamence belonging to J first appeared in Mutiny in the Bounty.
Other
Salamence debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Butler used it against a wild Flygon that was helping to free Jirachi from him. It reappeared in a cameo in Destiny Deoxys.
Silver used his Salamence to battle Moltres in The Search for the Legend.
Drake of the Elite Four used a Salamence in Vanity Affair against Team Rocket after they tried to steal Ash's Pikachu.
A Salamence appeared in The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, where Team Rocket tried to capture it which resulted in it going on rampage before being calmed down by Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff.
A Salamence appeared in A Riveting Rivalry!, under the ownership of Sawyer, where it was revealed to have evolved from a Shelgon sometime before the episode. Salamence was used in Sawyer's battle against Ash where it went up against Noivern where the match ended in a tie.
A Salamence that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Salamence was used to battled against Ash's Greninja and Clemont's Chespin. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
Minor appearances
Salamence made its main series debut in a fantasy in Let Bagons be Bagons, where Michelle's Bagon had a fantasy about evolving so it could fly.
Team Rocket found a Salamence in some underground ruins while they were searching for Ho-Oh in Battling the Enemy Within.
A Salamence appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of a Coordinator competing in the Kanto Grand Festival.
A Salamence appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!, where Team Rocket imagined evolving a Bagon into Salamence.
A Salamence appeared in the opening sequences of Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Salamence that can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence appeared in Mega Evolution Special II.
Pokédex entries
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In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A Mega Salamence made a cameo appearance in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer.
In Pokémon Generations
A Salamence appeared during a flashback in The Redemption as one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos, 3,000 years previously.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Drake owns a Salamence which appeared in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Zinnia's Salamence
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 and having scarred his forehead with its Dragon Claw in the process, 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 five years. This encounter changed both Ruby and Sapphire and their views on Pokémon, as well as themselves. In Ruby's case, 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, and spent much of her time in the wild honing her battle skills. It appeared in a flashback in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIV. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, where Zinnia is revealed to be its owner, it has obtained a Salamencite, with it it can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence.
In Swanky Showdown with Swalot, Dome Ace Tucker is shown to be in possession of another Salamence, with which he defeats Sapphire. While Sapphire acknowledges the man's overwhelming skill, she also adds that such a Pokémon is a hard one to fight against with her phobic old experience many years back.
A Salamence appeared in a flashback in Flabébé Blooms.
In Alpha Omega Adventure 4, a Salamence appeared silhouetted in Steven's explanation about the Draconid people.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
Tucker used a Salamence which he used in a Tag Battle against Enta in Introducing the Frontier Brains!.
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
Salamence appeared in PBK2 where it fought Yū Shirogane's Infernape and Glaceon.
In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
A Salamence appeared LDK1.
Goro also owns a Salamence which debuted in LDK3.
In the TCG
- Main article: Salamence (TCG)
In the TFG
One Salamence figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Salamence is a member of Munna's gang working for Kyurem to stop any (transformed) humans called upon by Hydreigon from destroying the Bittercold. He aided his companions in pursuing the player and their partner, but was outmaneuvered by Hydreigon. Salamence, along with two Chandelure, later attempted to stop the player and their allies from reaching the Glacier Palace, but were defeated.
Pokédex entries
Salamence
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Mega Salamence
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In side games
In events
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RS | Dragon Week Salamence | English | United States | 50 | September 29 to October 3, 2003 |
DP | Strongest Salamence | Japanese | Japan | 50 | February 15 to March 14, 2008 |
BW | JR Kyushu Train Station Salamence | Japanese | Japan | 50 | April 23 to May 6, 2012 |
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Events* | Dragon Scale (50%) | Dragon Fang (50%) | |
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HP: 95
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135
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126 - 205 | 247 - 405 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
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Mega Salamence
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HP: 95
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155 - 202 | 300 - 394 | |
145
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135 - 216 | 265 - 427 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
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All damage-dealing Normal-type moves will get STAB if used by Mega Salamence because of its Ability, Aerilate.
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Trivia
- Salamence shares its category with Horsea, Dratini, their evolutions, and Goodra. They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
Origin
Salamence appears to be based on a salamander, most likely the Hida salamander or Anderson's Salamander combined with the archetypal fire-breathing European dragon. This is further backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as external gills. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians.
Name origin
Salamence may be a combination of salamander and menace, vengeance, vehemence, or violence (in regard to its brutal nature).
Bohmander is a combination of 暴行 bōkō (assault, outrage, or violent act) and salamander.
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