This is a side-by-side look at Salamence and Dragonite. Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type from Generation III. Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying type from Generation I.
Salamence vs Dragonite statistics
Salamence's base stat total is 600. Dragonite's is 600. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.
Salamence wins in HP, Attack, Special Attack, and Speed. Dragonite wins in Defense and Special Defense.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Salamence | Dragonite | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 91 | Salamence (+4) |
| Attack | 135 | 134 | Salamence (+1) |
| Defense | 80 | 95 | Dragonite (+15) |
| Special Attack | 110 | 100 | Salamence (+10) |
| Special Defense | 80 | 100 | Dragonite (+20) |
| Speed | 100 | 80 | Salamence (+20) |
| Total | 600 | 600 | Tie |
Type matchup
Both share the same type profile (Dragon/Flying), so they have the same defensive weaknesses and resistances. The only difference between them defensively will come down to stats and abilities, not typing.
Physical profile
Salamence stands at 1.5 meters and weighs 102.6 kilograms. Dragonite is 2.2 meters tall and 210.0 kilograms. Dragonite is the taller of the two. Dragonite is heavier by 107.4 kilograms.
Salamence is found in rough-terrain habitats. Dragonite is found in waters-edge habitats.
Evolution and origin
Salamence debuted in Generation III. Dragonite debuted in Generation I. They come from separate evolution lines.
Move overlap
Salamence and Dragonite share 78 moves in common across all games. Salamence learns 15 moves that Dragonite cannot. Dragonite learns 59 moves that Salamence cannot.
Both learn
Only Salamence
Only Dragonite
Game availability
Both Salamence and Dragonite appear in 12 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Salamence shows up in 5 other games where Dragonite is absent. Dragonite shows up in 12 games without Salamence.
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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