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No. 10089 · Generation VI · Kalos

Mega Salamence

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TL;DR. Mega Salamence is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 700. 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.

Dragon Flying

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.

Height1.8 m

Weight112.6 kg

AbilitiesAerilate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 700. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 145

Defense 130

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 120

Total700

700 base stat total, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types.

145 base Attack, Mega Salamence's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 173 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Mega Salamence in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Salamence reaches 5,031 CP at level 40 and 5,756 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack310

GO Defense251

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)5,031

Max CP (L50)5,688

Best buddy (L51)5,756

Raid catch CP 2,773–2,875 (L20). Weather boosted 3,467–3,594 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mega Salamence.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Salamence, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mega Salamence?

Mega Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mega Salamence weak to?

Mega Salamence takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock, Dragon, Fairy.

What is Mega Salamence resistant to?

Mega Salamence is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Grass.

How does Mega Salamence evolve?

Mega Salamence evolves from Salamence (Mega Evolve with Salamenceite (battle-only)). Mega Salamence is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mega Salamence from?

Mega Salamence was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10089.

What are Mega Salamence's base stats?

Mega Salamence has HP 95, Attack 145, Defense 130, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 90, and Speed 120. Total base stat total: 700.

What are Mega Salamence's abilities?

Mega Salamence can have the ability Aerilate.

Is Mega Salamence legendary or mythical?

No. Mega Salamence is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mega Salamence's best stat?

Mega Salamence's highest base stat is Attack at 145, which ranks 4th of 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Mega Salamence good?

Mega Salamence has a base stat total of 700, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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