Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Salamence is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 600 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Salamence. Build around what Salamence actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Salamence takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Salamence into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (135)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (80)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 100)
- BST
- 600 (legendary-grade for the format)
Salamence is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 600 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Salamence. Build around what Salamence actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Salamence
Salamence is the Dragon Pokémon a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 600 with Intimidate as its ability.
What is Salamence weak to?
Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. It resists Grass, Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Salamence
To counter Salamence in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Rock or Dragon or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dragon/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Salamence in competitive teams
Salamence can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Salamence on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
