SALAMENCE
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SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this POKéMON’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this POKéMON’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
By evolving into SALAMENCE, this POKéMON finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.
After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
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This Pokémon has a Quadruped body shape.
It is classified as Blue colored.
Natural habitat: Rough Terrain.
Its base happiness is 35.
Its capture rate is 45/255, roughly 18%.
It follows a Slow growth curve.
It belongs to the Dragon egg group.
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MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fly | Flying | PHY | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | STA | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Bite | Dark | PHY | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Ember | Fire | SPE | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | STA | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | SPE | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Roost | Flying | STA | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | PHY | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | PHY | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| 15 | Headbutt | Normal | PHY | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | STA | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Crunch | Dark | PHY | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | PHY | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | PHY | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 46 | Focus Energy | Normal | STA | — | — | 30 |
| 55 | Flamethrower | Fire | SPE | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 73 | Double-Edge | Normal | PHY | 120 | 100% | 15 |
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