Pokémon Go Mega Salamence counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Mega Salamence is the mega evolved form of Salamence, the pseudo-Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go. While it may not match the sheer power of Mega Rayquaza, it remains a top-tier Mega Pokémon. If you haven’t yet added it to your Pokédex, now is the perfect opportunity!

As with all Mega Evolutions, Mega Salamence cannot be caught directly in Pokémon Go. Instead, you must defeat it in Mega Raids to collect enough Mega Salamence Energy for its evolution. Thanks to the summer 2022 Mega Raid rebalance, you can now achieve this in just one Mega Raid if you’re quick enough!

Here’s a guide to Mega Salamence’s counters and weaknesses to help you succeed in your battles. Remember, you need to have a Salamence in your Pokémon storage to perform its Mega Evolution.

Mega Salamence Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon Go

The fastest way to gather Mega Salamence energy is by defeating one in a Mega Raid. Here are the key counters and weaknesses to help you take it down:

• Types: Dragon and Flying
• Weaknesses: Fairy, Dragon, Ice (double weakness), and Rock
• Resistances: Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, and Water
• Mega Counters: Use Mega Glalie or Mega Abomasnow with double Ice moves to easily defeat Mega Salamence. Other viable options include Mega Gardevoir and Mega Rayquaza.
• Non-Mega Counters: Ice-type Pokémon are crucial, with Shadow Mamoswine being the best choice. Other strong options include Shadow Weavile, Galarian Darmanitan, Baxcalibur, Shadow Mewtwo (with Ice Beam), or regular Mamoswine. If you lack these, simply go for your strongest Ice-type attackers!
• Players Needed: Mega Salamence can be defeated by just two players with strong counters. A Level 50 player with maxed counters can solo it, while three Level 40 players or five Level 30 players should handle it comfortably with the right Pokémon.
• Tactics: Ice-type moves are essential due to Mega Salamence’s double weakness to Ice. If battling in a group, consider leading with an Ice-type Mega to enhance your team’s performance, allowing for a quicker defeat and more Mega Energy.

Mega Salamence CP in Pokémon Go

Here are the CP levels relevant for battling Mega Salamence and for catching an Salamence post-battle:

• Mega Salamence Raid CP: 50,285 CP
• CP Range for Catching Salamence: 2773 to 2875 CP
• Weather (Windy) Catching CP Range: 3467 to 3594 CP

Best Mega Salamence Moveset in Pokémon Go

Mega Salamence can utilize a variety of Fast and Charged moves in Pokémon Go. The best combination depends on your intended use:

For a Dragon-type focus, the optimal moveset is Dragon Tail (Fast), Fly (Charged), and Draco Meteor (Charged). If you’re looking to use only one Charged move, choose the one that suits your strategy best.

Here are the available moves for Mega Salamence:

Fast Moves:

• Dragon Tail (Dragon)
• Fire Fang (Fire)
• Bite (Dark)

Charged Moves:

• Draco Meteor (Dragon)
• Hydro Pump (Water)
• Fire Blast (Fire)
• Fly (Flying)

Legacy Charged Moves:

• Outrage (Dragon)

Everything We Know About Salamence

Salamence is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon from Gen 3, evolving from Bagon and Shelgon. Not only is it a powerful Pokémon, but it also enjoys significant popularity among fans. It is also one of the few Pokémon to receive a Paradox version in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Salamence has some of the most memorable Pokédex entries, particularly its Mega form:

• Bagon: ‘Bagon jumps off cliffs every day, trying to grow stronger so that someday it will be able to fly.’
• Shelgon: ‘This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.’
• Salamence: ‘Salamence is an unusual Pokémon in that it was able to evolve a body with wings just by constantly wishing to be able to fly.’
• Mega Salamence: ‘The stress of its two proud wings becoming misshapen and stuck together because of strong energy makes it go on a rampage.’

The power boost from Mega Evolution is substantial, making it a worthy addition to your roster. Good luck in your quest to defeat Mega Salamence in Pokémon Go!