Salamence - Generation 7 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Salamence can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
  • Pokémon Let's Go Eevee

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Salamence learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ProtectNormalStatus
1RageNormalPhysical 20 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4EmberFireSpecial 40 100
7LeerNormalStatus 100
10BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
13Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
17HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
21Focus EnergyNormalStatus
25CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
29Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
35Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
49FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
63Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Salamence learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95

Egg moves

Salamence learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Dragon RageDragonSpecial 100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
EndureNormalStatus
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Move Tutor moves

Salamence can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun & Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Salamence. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
ProtectNormalStatus Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Salamence is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Salamence can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Salamence learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ProtectNormalStatus
1RageNormalPhysical 20 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
4EmberFireSpecial 40 100
7LeerNormalStatus 100
10BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
13Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
17HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
21Focus EnergyNormalStatus
25CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
29Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
35Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
42Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
49FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
63Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Salamence learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95

Egg moves

Salamence learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Dragon DanceDragonStatus
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Dragon RageDragonSpecial 100
Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
EndureNormalStatus
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100

Move Tutor moves

Salamence can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
DefogFlyingStatus
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Laser FocusNormalStatus
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Salamence. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Iron DefenseSteelStatus Move tutor
ProtectNormalStatus Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Salamence is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Salamence can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Salamence does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Moves learnt by TM

Salamence cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Salamence egg move parents

Salamence's egg groups: Dragon

The egg moves for Salamence are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Salamence with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Salamence with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Defense Curl

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Generation 3
Move tutor

Dragon Dance

Dragon Pulse

Dragon Rage

Dragon Rush

Endure

Fire Fang

Hydro Pump

Thrash

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Twister

Mega Salamence's egg groups: Dragon

Mega Salamence does not have any egg moves.