Salamence, the final evolution form of Bagon and Shelgon, is a Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon that serves as a Tier-3 Raid Boss in Pokémon GO. Wielding 23,700 Combat Power, this Hoenn Pokémon can be soloed by a high-level Trainer or be fought with at least two lower-level players. As a Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon, Salamence is resistant to Fighting-, Bug-, Fire-, Water-, Ground-, and Grass-type Moves. On the other hand, this Raid Boss’s dual-type elemental attribute makes it vulnerable to Rock-, Dragon-, Fairy-, and especially Ice-type abilities in Pokémon GO. Therefore, to counter Salamence, Trainers will need to form a Raid party that can utilize these four elements in Pokémon GO.
How to Counter Salamence in Pokémon GO
The best counters for Salamence in Pokémon GO are Shadow Mamoswine, Shadow Weavile, Shadow Mewtwo, and Mega Abomasnow. However, Trainers who do not have these Shadow or Mega Pokémon can use regular unaltered Pokémon with the same countering elements, with Ice being the most effective in combat.
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Since Ice-type attacks deal the most damage to Salamence in Pokémon GO, the majority of best counters will be Ice-type Pokémon. Accordingly, here is a list of the recommended pocket monsters to add to the Raid party:
- Galarian Darmanitan: Type – Ice | obtained by evolving Galarian Darumaka | Fast Move – Ice Fang, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Mamoswine: Type – Ice and Ground | obtained by evolving Piloswine with a Sinnoh Stone | Fast Move – Powder Snow, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Weavile: Type – Ice and Dark | obtained by evolving Sneasel with a Sinnoh Stone | Fast Move – Ice Shard, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Glaceon: Type – Ice | obtained by evolving Eevee | Fast Move – Frost Breath, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Avalugg: Type – Ice | obtained by evolving Bergmite | Fast Move – Ice Fang, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Jynx: Type – Ice and Psychic | obtained by evolving Smoochum | Fast Move – Frost Breath, Charged Move – Avalanche
- Vanilluxe: Type – Ice | obtained by evolving Vanillish | Fast Move – Frost Breath, Charged Move – Blizzard
- Walrein: Type – Ice and Water | obtained by evolving Sealeo | Fast Move – Frost Breath, Charged Move – Icicle Spear
- Beartic: Type – Ice | obtained by evolving Cubchoo | Fast Move – Powder Snow, Charged Move – Ice Punch
Additionally, here are the optimal Dragon-type counters for Salamence:
- Haxorus: Type – Dragon | obtained by evolving Fraxure | Fast Move – Dragon Tail, Charged Move – Dragon Claw
- Dragonite: Type – Dragon and Flying | obtained by evolving Dragonair | Fast Move – Dragon Tail, Charged Move – Outrage
- Garchomp: Type – Dragon and Ground | obtained by evolving Gabite | Fast Move – Dragon Tail, Charged Move – Outrage
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