Mega Salamence
#373 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Mega Salamence
The best moves for Mega Salamence are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Dragon Tail | 16.4 dps |
| Draco Meteor | 50 dps |
Defense
| Dragon Tail | 16.4 dps |
| Outrage Elite TM | 33.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Mega Salamence currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Evolving Mega Salamence costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Salamence:
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Summary
Mega Salamence is a Dragon & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves. Salamence's strongest moveset is Dragon Tail & Draco Meteor and it has a Max CP of 5,031.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 310 | |
| Defense | 251 | |
| Stamina | 216 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
2,156 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,875 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
4,313 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 5,031 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 3,594 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 4,672 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 182 |
Size
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 112.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
Best moveset for Mega Salamence
The best moves for Mega Salamence are Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Dragon Tail | 16.4 dps |
| Draco Meteor | 50 dps |
Defense
| Dragon Tail | 16.4 dps |
| Outrage Elite TM | 33.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Fire Fang | 12 | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Dragon Tail | 15 | 8.2 | 16.4 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast | 140 | -23.8 | 33.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 39.4 |
| Draco Meteor | 150 | -27.8 | 50 |
| Outrage Elite TM | 110 | -12.8 | 33.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Mega Salamence?
Mega Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Ice moves, and weak against Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Mega Salamence are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Kyurem (Black),
- Mamoswine,
- Weavile.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Blizzard | 77% |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche | 76% |
| Weavile | Ice Shard | Avalanche | 76% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 75% |
| Glaceon | Frost Breath | Avalanche | 74% |
| Glaceon | Ice Shard | Avalanche | 73% |
| Kyurem (White) | Dragon Breath | Blizzard | 73% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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