Salamence vs Baxcalibur
Salamence and Baxcalibur have the same base stat total (600), Salamence is faster (base Speed 100 vs 87), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Salamence’s Dragon moves hit Baxcalibur for 2×; Baxcalibur’s Ice moves hit Salamence for 4×).
Salamence and Baxcalibur are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Salamence | Baxcalibur |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 115 (higher) |
| Attack | 135 | 145 (higher) |
| Defense | 80 | 92 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 110 (higher) | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 86 (higher) |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 87 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 255 | 293 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Salamence is faster (100 vs 87 base Speed), has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 75), and hits Baxcalibur for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Baxcalibur has the higher Attack (145 vs 135), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (293 vs 255), and hits Salamence for 4× with its Ice moves.
Salamence is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 87 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 75)
- hits Baxcalibur for 2× with its Dragon moves
Baxcalibur is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (145 vs 135)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (293 vs 255)
- hits Salamence for 4× with its Ice moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Salamence: Intimidate, Moxie; Baxcalibur: Thermal Exchange, Ice Body), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Salamence has 152 Speed and Baxcalibur has 139, so Salamence moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Salamence | Baxcalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 87 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 139 |
Type matchup, both ways
Salamence (Dragon/Flying) attacking Baxcalibur
Dragon 2×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Salamence hits Baxcalibur for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Baxcalibur (Dragon/Ice) attacking Salamence
Dragon 2×, Ice 4×. Using only its own types, Baxcalibur hits Salamence for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 4× with Ice moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Salamence: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Baxcalibur: Fighting 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Salamence
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Moxie (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Baxcalibur
- Thermal Exchange. Raises Attack when hit by a Fire-type move. Cannot be burned.
- Ice Body (hidden ability). Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during snow or hail. Protects against hail damage.
Size, generation and evolution
Baxcalibur is taller (2.1 m vs 1.5 m for Salamence), and Baxcalibur is heavier (210 kg vs 102.6 kg for Salamence).
| Detail | Salamence | Baxcalibur |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 2.1 m |
| Weight | 102.6 kg | 210 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence | Frigibax → Arctibax → Baxcalibur |
Salamence (#0373) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence.
Baxcalibur (#0998) is a Dragon/Ice-type Ice Dragon Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Frigibax → Arctibax → Baxcalibur.
Keep exploring
- Open Salamence and Baxcalibur in the Compare tool
- Salamence and Baxcalibur Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Ice weaknesses
- Speed tiers