One of the most highly anticipated boosts in Pokemon Go is finally here for the iconic Pseudo Legendary that players have been wanting for a long time. Thanks to a new move, this Pokemon is set to become even more powerful.
Despite possessing incredible offensive capabilities and a formidable Mega Evolution, Salamence has consistently struggled with limited viability in Pokemon Go. This can be attributed to its niche as a Dragon-type attacker, lacking any strong coverage moves to distinguish itself.
The upcoming Shared Skies season will bring an end to this issue with the introduction of a new weapon, the Charged Move Fly. This powerful Flying-type move will greatly enhance the usefulness of the iconic Pokemon, making it even stronger than before.
Salamence and its Mega form have proven to be effective against Dragon-type Raid bosses thanks to their powerful Dragon Tail and Outrage combination. However, the lack of a reliable second Charged Move has limited its flexibility. While Fire Blast, Hydro Pump, and Draco Meteor are available, they are all costly options, making Salamence less viable in the Go Battle League.
Salamence, with its 277 Attack stats and the move Fly, serves as a powerful response to the prevalent Fighting-type Pokemon and has an advantage against Grass-types. The Mega Evolution of Salamence boasts a formidable 310 Attack stat and impressive bulk, making it an even more effective user of Fly as well as dealing significant neutral damage with Dragon Tail.
Mega Salamence has high Defense, something that regular Salamence lacks.
Despite requiring a Flying-type Fast Move to reach the top of the meta, it is worth noting that in games such as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Salamence has the potential to learn Air Slash through a move rebalance in the future. It should also be mentioned that Fly, with its low energy cost of 45 and high damage output of 80, currently stands as the most powerful Flying-type move in Pokemon Go, making it a valuable asset for this Pseudo Legendary.
One of the reasons why Salamence is a top choice in the Master League is due to its impressive performance in the late game when shields are no longer a factor. It has the ability to defeat formidable opponents such as Kyogre, Groudon, Dragon Tail Garchomp, Palkia Origin, Mewtwo, Landorus Therian, Dragon Breath Gyarados, Zarude, and more. This makes it a feared contender in battles.
Therefore, when the Reddit user ‘Razzspoons’ shared the new move updates for the upcoming Shared Skies GBL season in a post, other trainers chimed in with excitement, saying “Fly Salamence is going to be amazing!”and “I can’t wait for Air Slash, even if it doesn’t outperform Rayquaza. Finally, a cheaper charged move!”
Many players rejoiced at the addition of a Flying attack for Salamence, stating that this update should have been implemented thematically a long time ago. This is because the lore of Bagon evolving into Salamence is centered around its strong desire to fly.
During Windy in-game weather, utilizing a Hundo or high IV Mega Salamence with both Dragon and Flying-type moves can result in significant damage to your opponents. To fully optimize its potential in Pokemon Go, be sure to obtain Outrage alongside Fly using an Elite Charged TM.
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