This guide details how to obtain Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Bagon, a Dragon-type Pokémon evolving into the powerful Salamence, is exclusive to Pokémon Violet. This guide covers location strategies, trading, transferring via Pokémon HOME, and optimal evolution strategies. It also analyzes Salamence's strengths, weaknesses, and recommended movesets for both physical and special attacking styles.
Locating Bagon in Pokémon Violet
Several locations in Pokémon Violet offer Bagon encounters:
- East Province (Area Three): This expansive area, rich with explorable caves, increases your chances of finding Bagon.
- South Province (Area Five): A fixed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge connecting grassy and rocky regions.
- Dalizapa Passage: Located north of the Great Crater and south of Glaseado Mountain, this area features a deep hole accessible by Koraidon/Miraidon, leading to a cave with Bagon and other rare Pokémon.
- 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've earned three Gym Badges, participate in 3-star Tera Raids for a chance to encounter Bagon (Tera Type may vary). These raids may also yield Bagon with its Hidden Ability.
Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet
Since Bagon is exclusive to Pokémon Violet, acquiring it in Scarlet requires trading or transferring:
- Trading: Utilize the Union Circle to trade with a Pokémon Violet player. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.
- Pokémon HOME Transfer: If you have Pokémon HOME on your Switch, transfer Bagon from compatible games (Sword/Shield, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, or Pokémon HOME itself). The steps are:
- Move Bagon to your HOME Basic Box.
- Open your Pokémon Scarlet game and transfer Bagon to a PC Box.
Evolving Bagon and Shelgon
Bagon evolves into Shelgon at level 30, and Shelgon evolves into Salamence at level 50. Efficient leveling methods include:
- Auto-Battling: Use the auto-battle feature against appropriately leveled Pokémon (Chansey is recommended for high experience gains).
- Exp. Candy: Utilize Exp. Candy (L, XL, or M) for rapid level increases.
- Tera Raids: Shelgon can be obtained from 4-star Tera Raids, and Salamence from 5/6-star raids.
Salamence: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Movesets
Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon (600 base stat total), is a formidable addition to any team.
Stats: HP: 95, Attack: 135, Sp. Attack: 110, Defense: 80, Sp. Defense: 80, Speed: 100
Recommended Natures: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) for physical attackers; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special attackers.
Type Effectiveness: Super effective against Dragon; Weak to Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock; Resistances: Grass (x1/4), Water, Fire, Fighting, Bug; Immunity: Ground.
Recommended Moves (Physical): Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Iron Head (TM099), Outrage.
Recommended Moves (Special): Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Hurricane, Dragon Pulse.
This comprehensive guide ensures you can successfully add Salamence to your Pokémon Scarlet or Violet team.
