The reappearance of Mega Salamence in Pokemon Go means that it is important to understand its weaknesses and have the best counters in order to successfully defeat it.
Salamence’s Mega Evolved form was first introduced during the Twinkling Fantasy event in January 2023. Mega Salamence will be making a comeback in Pokemon Go Mega Raids from August 21, 2024 through September 3, 2024, allowing trainers to once again capture this formidable Dragon and add it to their roster.
This pseudo-Legendary is already highly popular in its regular form among fans, and its Mega Evolution only adds to its appeal, especially since it excels in Raid Battles.
Prior to being able to include it in your team, however, you must first defeat it. Below are the vulnerabilities of Mega Salamence and some effective ways to counter it in battle.
Weaknesses of Mega Salamence in Pokemon Go
Mega Salamence is a Pokemon with a dual Dragon/Flying-type, making it vulnerable to Dragon, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type attacks.
It is important to note that Mega Salamence is highly susceptible to Ice-type attacks, with a 4x weakness, making it a top priority to exploit this vulnerability.
Mega Salamence’s resistances make it important to steer clear of using Bug, Grass, Ground, Fighting, Fire, and Water-type attacks, as they will have little effect on its health.
Top Mega Salamence Counters in Pokemon Go
Some of the most effective counters for defeating Mega Salamence in Pokemon Go include:
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move | Sprite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Glalie | Frost Breath | Avalanche | |
| Mega Abomasnow | Powder Snow | Weather Ball | |
| Dialga | Dragon Breath | Draco Meteor | |
| Royal | Frost Breath | Blizzard | |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Ice Fang | Avalanche | |
| Glaceon | Frost Breath | Avalanche | |
| Weavile | Ice Shard | Avalanche | |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche | |
| Avalugg | Ice Fang | Avalanche | |
| Walrein | Frost Breath | Icicle Spear |
As evidenced by the suggestions listed above, it is most advantageous to prioritize Ice-type Pokemon with Ice-type attacks, as they can effectively exploit Mega Salamence’s vulnerability to such attacks.
In this scenario, we typically advise against using Dragon-type Pokemon because they are vulnerable to Mega Salamence’s Dragon-type attacks. However, Dialga is an exception as it is not susceptible to Dragon-type attacks.
How to Obtain Mega Salamence in Pokemon Go
Similar to all other Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go, it is not possible to capture Salamence in its Mega-Evolved state.
Once a Salamence has been Mega-Evolved, the advantage is that there will be no additional cost for future Mega Evolutions. However, it is necessary to wait for the cooldown period to finish before initiating the process again.
Be sure to also browse through additional Pokemon Go guides, such as the schedule for Spotlight Hours and the calendar of events.
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