Salamence vs Metagross
Salamence and Metagross have the same base stat total (600), Salamence is faster (base Speed 100 vs 70), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Salamence: ½× at best against Metagross; Metagross: 1× at best against Salamence).
Salamence and Metagross 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 | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 (higher) | 80 |
| Attack | 135 | 135 |
| Defense | 80 | 130 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 110 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 90 (higher) |
| Speed | 100 (higher) | 70 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 255 | 300 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Salamence is faster (100 vs 70 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 95), but Metagross has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 255) and resists Salamence’s own-type moves (½× at best).
Salamence is ahead on
- is faster (100 vs 70 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 95)
Metagross is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (300 vs 255)
- resists Salamence’s own-type moves (½× at best)
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; Metagross: Clear Body, Light Metal), 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 Metagross has 122, 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 | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 70 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 122 |
Type matchup, both ways
Salamence (Dragon/Flying) attacking Metagross
Dragon ½×, Flying ½×. Using only its own types, Salamence hits Metagross for ½× with Dragon moves (not very effective) and ½× with Flying moves (not very effective).
Metagross (Steel/Psychic) attacking Salamence
Steel 1×, Psychic 1×. Using only its own types, Metagross hits Salamence for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage).
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).
- Metagross: Fire 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 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.
Metagross
- Clear Body. Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Size, generation and evolution
Metagross is taller (1.6 m vs 1.5 m for Salamence), and Metagross is heavier (550 kg vs 102.6 kg for Salamence).
| Detail | Salamence | Metagross |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 102.6 kg | 550 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence | Beldum → Metang → Metagross |
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.
Metagross (#0376) is a Steel/Psychic-type Iron Leg Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Beldum → Metang → Metagross.
Keep exploring
- Open Salamence and Metagross in the Compare tool
- Salamence and Metagross Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Steel/Psychic weaknesses
- Speed tiers