Salamence

Template:Salamence Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmandaa) is a Dragon/Flying-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Biology

Physiology

Salamence is a blue and red dragon like Pokémon with huge red wings and red eyebrows. It has large blue ears and its front and hind feet have four toes each. The top part of its tail is blue while the bottom is red. Its underbelly is a light tan color with stripes. The differences between the regular color and the shiny variant of Salamence are that it has a green body while the belly plates, and red sections have changed to orange. It is big enough that a trainer could stand on its back.

Special abilities

Salamence can learn Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, and Hydro Pump. Salamence can also intimidate foes by lowering their Attack power.

Evolution

Salamence evolves from Shelgon at level 50 and is the final evolution form of Bagon. It can further evolve into Mega Salamence using its Mega Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire	Evolve Shelgon	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Trade	None
Emerald	Evolve Shelgon	None
Diamond and Pearl	Evolve Shelgon	None
Platinum	Evolve Shelgon	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Evolve Shelgon	None
Black and White	Evolve Shelgon (White only)	None

Pokédex entries

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Sprites

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Mega Evolution Sprites

Front	Back
Front (Shiny)	Back (Shiny)

Appearances

Anime

File:Go Salamence.png

Salamence first appeared in anime in MS006 where it was used by Butler. Drake also had a Salamence. Hunter J's Salamence appeared in Mutiny In The Bounty!.

Known trainers with a Salamence

Drake
Pokémon Hunter J
Butler
Silver (Pokémon Chronicles)

Trivia

Salamence is one of five Pokémon that can naturally learn a HM move.

Origin

Salamence is based on a dragon.

Etymology

Salamence seems to be a combination of the words "salamander" and "menace".

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