Salamence Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Salamence in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 64 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarSalamence Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
While basking in the joy of flight generally keeps this Pokémon in high spirits, Salamence turns into an uncontrollable menace if something angers it.
Pokemon Sword Salamence Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Salamence Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Salamence via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fly | flying | — |
| Fly | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Ember | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Dragon Breath | dragon | Lv. 1 |
| Dragon Tail | dragon | Lv. 1 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 25 |
| Dragon Claw | dragon | Lv. 33 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 39 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 46 |
| Flamethrower | fire | Lv. 55 |
| Outrage | dragon | Lv. 64 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 73 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Salamence Locations
Salamence can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Tunnel To The Top and Path To The Peak. The most reliable spawn is at Path To The Peak, where you'll find it at Lv. 68 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Tunnel To The Top
Crown Tundra1 encounter- wandererLv. 68WanderersExact location TBD×1Fixed spot
Path To The Peak
Crown Tundra1 encounter- wandererLv. 68Wanderers×1Exact location TBD