The Best Movesets and Counters for Salamence in Pokemon GO

Is Pokemon Go Salamence a powerful unit? Can you defeat it in a raid? Find out the best Salamence counters and moves.

In Pokemon Go, trainers can hunt Pokemon in the wild and use them for PvP raids and battles. The strongest Pokemon have high CP, ATK and Def. You can use a Pokemon that has an evolution or Pokemon with multiple powers. These Pokemon are called dual-type Pokemon. Salamence, the dragon and flying type is a powerful dual-type Pokemon in the game. Players can catch Salamence in the wild regions and unlock it through events as well.

With the upcoming Necrozma Pokemon in the Go Fest, trainers can utilize their best builds and conquer all challenges. Salamence is a generation 3 Pokemon from the Hoenn region. This Pokemon is an excellent pick for gym raids and great league battles as well. Here’s all about Pokemon Go Salamence counters, moves and strategies.

Pokemon Go Salamence Moves

Pokemon Go Salamence
Salamence

Salamence is one of the top-tier units. It has both mega and shadow forms. Trainers can encounter a shiny form as well. Salamence is a strong attacker and you can unleash it during the windy weather to get better results. Here are the best skills of Salamence,

  • Dragon Tail – The Dragon-type fast move the is ideal for all raids
  • Draco Meteor – This Dragon-type charge move attacks harder and deals more than 100 dps. It also reduces attacks for enemies 
  • Fire Fang – The fire-type fast move is a good option against fire-type units
  • Hydro Pump – Hydro Pump is a Water-type move that’s better used against fire attacks 
  • Outrage – Outrage is a Dragon-type charge move that deals more than 120 dps in both gym raids and PvP battles
  • Bite – The dark-type fast move enhances base attacks

Best Counters to Beat Salamence in Pokemon Go 

Salamence is a raging Pokemon and an all-rounder. To defeat this dual-type Pokemon, you have to use Pokemon that have powers of Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy. Ice-type Pokemon works well against Salamence as it also has the best winning rate. The top  counters to beat Salamence are,

  • Shadow Articuno – Use this ice and flying type Pokemon during snow and windy weather. The Pokemon has excellent attacks and you can use moves like Hurricane, Frost Breath and Triple Axel 
  • Shadow Mamoswine – The ice and ground Pokemon is another top counter to beat Salamence in raids
  • Baxcalibur – This dragon and ice type Pokemon is an all-rounder and you can defeat the Salamence with skills like Avalanche, Dragon Breath and Outrage
  • Mega Gardevoir – The psychic and fairy Pokemon has powerful attacks and will be the top unit to defeat Salamence

That’s everything you need to know about Pokemon Go Salamence counters, moves and playing style. The Ultra League challenge can be completed with the strongest counters.

FAQ 

How to Get Candy in Pokemon Go?

Candy is an in-game resource and currency in Pokemon Go. Trainers can earn unlimited candies by completing PvP raids, boss raids and five-star battles. Using berries to catch Pokemon doubles candies and you can evolve Pokemon to get more candies. With candies, you can evolve Pokemon in Pokemon Go. Catching Pokemon is the best method to farm candies.

Is Pokemon Go a Free-to-play?

Yes, Pokemon Go is a free-to-play AR and RPG adventure for Android and iOS. In this colorful Pokemon game, you will play as a trainer and explore locations in the wild and real-world to catch different types of Pokemon to your party.

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