Master League PvP guide
Salamence Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Salamence is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #114. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Master League
#114
Viable pick
Type
Dragon/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,239
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SALAMENCE
Is Salamence Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #114.
Salamence is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #350 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #443.
Salamence PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #443 | 76.6 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
| Ultra League | #350 | 77.4 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
| Master LeagueBest | #114 | 74.4 | Dragon Tail, Fly, Brutal Swing |
Best Moveset for Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Salamence is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Salamence in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Salamence PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Fly
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Brutal Swing
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Salamence Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Salamence wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Reshiram672
Difficult Matchups
Salamence Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Salamence's Dragon/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Salamence in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Salamence's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
40% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
151% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
121% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
112% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Ratings are shown from Salamence's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Salamence.
Best Teammates for Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Salamence should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Salamence's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Salamence's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Salamence's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Salamence's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Salamence's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Salamence
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,570,686 |
| #2 | 0/14/9 | 1,500 | 15 | 1,565,496 | |
| #3 | 5/15/14 | 1,497 | 14.5 | 1,562,473 | |
| #4 | 5/15/15 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,562,473 | |
| #5 | 0/9/14 | 1,496 | 15 | 1,561,862 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,493 | 24.5 | 3,380,886 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,380,886 | |
| #3 | 2/14/14 | 2,495 | 24.5 | 3,374,506 | |
| #4 | 0/14/9 | 2,500 | 25 | 3,373,724 | |
| #5 | 2/15/13 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,370,724 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,239 | 50 | 7,319,887 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,224 | 50 | 7,294,819 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,230 | 50 | 7,282,156 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,227 | 50 | 7,279,888 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,210 | 50 | 7,269,751 |
Salamence Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamence (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/12 | 100.00% | 1,110 at L11 | 1,498 at L11 | 9031,498 0/15/12#1 · L9 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #464 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/10/12 | 100.00% | 1,842 at L18.5 | 2,496 at L18.5 | 1,6432,496 0/10/12#1 · L16.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #331 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,239 at L50 | 5,688 at L50 | 4,2395,756 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #16 |
Salamence Stats in Pokémon GO
Salamence's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Salamence 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 143.3
- Defense
- 92.1
- HP
- 119
Ultra League
Salamence 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 183.8
- Defense
- 121
- HP
- 152
Master League
Salamence 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,239
- Attack
- 245.4
- Defense
- 153.8
- HP
- 194
Salamence (Mega)
Salamence (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Salamence (Mega) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 11
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 137.4
- Defense
- 117.9
- HP
- 101
Ultra League
Salamence (Mega) 0/10/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 178.1
- Defense
- 150
- HP
- 131
Master League
Salamence (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,688
- Attack
- 273.1
- Defense
- 223.5
- HP
- 194
Salamence Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Dragon / Flying typing · Same Dragon Tail fast move · Master League #106
Shares Dragon typing · Dragon-type fast move · Mega Master League #71
Same Dragon / Flying typing · Dragon-type fast move · Master League #67
Shares Dragon typing · Dragon-type fast move · Great League #15
Same Dragon / Flying typing · Dragon-type fast move · Master League #50
Shares Dragon typing · Same Dragon Tail fast move · Mega Ultra League #16
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Salamence Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Fly and Brutal Swing.
Is Salamence good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Salamence is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #114.
What counters Salamence in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Xerneas and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Salamence in Master League.
What is Salamence weak to in Pokémon GO?
Salamence is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).