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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 | 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. | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
Salamence debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. [[Butler]] used it | Salamence debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. [[Butler]] used it to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Flygon}} that was helping {{Ash}} and [[Max]] in their effort to free {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} from his control. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | ||
{{OBP|Silver|SS018}} used his Salamence to battle {{p|Moltres}} in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]'', which marked the species' physical TV debut. However, the battle was interrupted when a nearby volcano erupted. | {{OBP|Silver|SS018}} used his Salamence to battle {{p|Moltres}} in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]'', which marked the species' physical TV debut. However, the battle was interrupted when a nearby volcano erupted. | ||
Salamence made its physical | Salamence made its physical main series debut in ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', under the ownership of [[Drake]] of the [[Elite Four]]. It was used against {{TRT}} after they tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. | ||
A Salamence appeared in ''[[XY046|The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!]]'', where Team Rocket tried to capture it. However, their actions only resulted in it going on a rampage before being calmed down by [[Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff]]. | A Salamence appeared in ''[[XY046|The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!]]'', where Team Rocket tried to capture it. However, their actions only resulted in it going on a rampage before being calmed down by [[Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff]]. | ||
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A Salamence appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing!]]'', where Team Rocket imagined evolving a Bagon into Salamence. | 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 sequence of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. | ||
A Salamence that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''. | A Salamence appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A Salamence that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence appeared in the ending segment of ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]''. | |||
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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 {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|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 ''[[PS252|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 [[Salamencite]], with it is can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Salamence. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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A Salamence appeared in a flashback in ''[[PAXY25|Flabébé Blooms]]''. | A Salamence appeared in a flashback in ''[[PAXY25|Flabébé Blooms]]''. | ||
In ''[[PAORAS04|Alpha | In ''[[PAORAS04|Omega Alpha Adventure 4]]'', a Salamence appeared as a silhouette during {{Steven}}'s explanation about the [[Draconid people]]. | ||
[[Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel]] owns a Salamence, which first appeared in | [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Anabel]] owns a Salamence, which first appeared in [[PASM23]]. | ||
===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=189|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it {{m|Fly|flies}} and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it {{m|Fly|flies}} and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's uncontrollable if {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's uncontrollable if {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=016|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=198}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It becomes uncontrollable if it is {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It becomes uncontrollable if it is {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It's uncontrollable if {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It's uncontrollable if {{m|Outrage|enraged}}. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=119|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=149|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|label1=Coastal|num1=106|reg2=Hoenn|num2=198}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=119|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=149|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{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."}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=V}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Sunny Seashore]] (post-ending)}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Canyon: [[Sunny Seashore]] (post-ending)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Hazy Pass]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Hazy Pass]] (Gilded Hall), [[Stompstump Peak]] (Gilded Hall), [[Desolate Canyon]] (Gilded Hall), [[Forest Grotto]] (Gilded Hall), [[Tempting Path]] (Gilded Hall), [[Daybreak Ridge]] (Gilded Hall), [[Ochre Quarry]] (Gilded Hall), [[Grove of Whispers]] (Gilded Hall), [[Worldcore]] (1F-13F), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Gilded Hall), [[Jaws of the Abyss]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Smoking Mountain]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jungle Area#In Trouble? Tap Away!|Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!]] <small>(Boss)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jungle Area#In Trouble? Tap Away!|Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!]] <small>(Boss)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]]}} | ||
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|browser=Salamence roars to set off {{m|earthquake}}s. It also shoots a {{m|Hyper Beam|beam}} from its mouth. | |browser=Salamence roars to set off {{m|earthquake}}s. It also shoots a {{m|Hyper Beam|beam}} from its mouth. | ||
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|browser=It lets loose shock waves and breathes powerful flames. | |browser=It lets loose shock waves and breathes powerful flames. | ||
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|fieldpower=4 | |fieldpower=4 | ||
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|browser=It attacks by launching a large blue fireball. | |browser=It attacks by launching a large blue fireball. | ||
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|hatch=N/A | |hatch=N/A | ||
|buddy=5 | |buddy=5 | ||
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|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina=190 | |stamina=190 | ||
|attack=277 | |attack=277 | ||
|defense=168 | |defense=168 | ||
|fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Fire Fang}} | |fast={{m|Dragon Tail}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Bite}}{{tt|*|From Feburary 1, 2019 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Draco Meteor}} | |special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|If evolved from Pokémon GO Community Day 15 Bagon}} | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Salamence | Salamence is based on the archetypal fire-breathing {{wp|European dragon}}. It may also be based on a {{wp|Salamander (disambiguation)|salamander}}, most likely the {{wp|Hida salamander}} or {{wp|Anderson's Salamander}}; this is backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as {{wp|external gills}}. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians. | ||
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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.
The stress of Salamence's vaunted wings becoming misshapen in its Mega Evolution aggravates it to the point of rampaging. This fuels its already brutal nature and makes it likely 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. It made further appearances in Ill-Will Hunting!, Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1 and 2, Pillars of Friendship!, and Pillars of Friendship!.
Other
Salamence debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Butler used it to battle a wild Flygon that was helping Ash and Max in their effort to free Jirachi from his control. It reappeared in a flashback in Destiny Deoxys.
Silver used his Salamence to battle Moltres in The Search for the Legend, which marked the species' physical TV debut. However, the battle was interrupted when a nearby volcano erupted.
Salamence made its physical main series debut in Vanity Affair, under the ownership of Drake of the Elite Four. It was used 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. However, their actions only resulted in it going on a rampage before being calmed down by Nurse Joy's Wigglytuff.
A Salamence appeared in A Riveting Rivalry!, under the ownership of Sawyer. 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; the match eventually 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 battle 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.
A Salamence appeared in Battling the Enemy Within, where Team Rocket found it living in some underground ruins while searching for Ho-Oh.
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 sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Salamence appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Salamence that can Mega Evolve into Mega Salamence appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
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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, where it was seen battling a Mega Pidgeot.
In Pokémon Generations
A soldier's Salamence appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was 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 is 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 Omega Alpha Adventure 4, a Salamence appeared as a silhouette during Steven's explanation about the Draconid people.
Anabel owns a Salamence, which first appeared in PASM23.
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.
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Mega Salamence
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In side games
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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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 |
Held items
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Sun | Moon | Dragon Fang (5%) | |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Dragon Fang (5%) | |
Events* | Dragon Scale (50%) | Dragon Fang (50%) | |
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Stats
Base stats
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HP: 95
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155 - 202 | 300 - 394 | |
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 | |
Total: 600
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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 | |
Total: 700
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Learnset
All damage-dealing Normal-type moves will get STAB if used by Mega Salamence because of its Ability, Aerilate.
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Evolution
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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 is based on the archetypal fire-breathing European dragon. It may also be based on a salamander, most likely the Hida salamander or Anderson's Salamander; this is 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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