Salamence vs Roaring Moon
Salamence has the higher base stat total (600 vs 590), Roaring Moon is faster (base Speed 119 vs 100), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Salamence’s Dragon moves hit Roaring Moon for 2×; Roaring Moon’s Dragon moves hit Salamence for 2×).
Roaring Moon is a Paradox Pokémon that looks like a wild cousin of Salamence.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Salamence | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 105 (higher) |
| Attack | 135 | 139 (higher) |
| Defense | 80 (higher) | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 (higher) | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 101 (higher) |
| Speed | 100 | 119 (higher) |
| Total | 600 (higher) | 590 |
| Bulk | 255 | 277 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Roaring Moon is faster (119 vs 100 base Speed), has the higher Attack (139 vs 135), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (277 vs 255), and hits Salamence for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Salamence has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 55) and hits Roaring Moon for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Salamence is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 55)
- hits Roaring Moon for 2× with its Dragon moves
Roaring Moon is ahead on
- is faster (119 vs 100 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (139 vs 135)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (277 vs 255)
- hits Salamence for 2× with its Dragon 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; Roaring Moon: Protosynthesis), 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 Roaring Moon has 171, so Roaring Moon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Salamence | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 100 | 119 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 152 | 171 |
Type matchup, both ways
Salamence (Dragon/Flying) attacking Roaring Moon
Dragon 2×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Salamence hits Roaring Moon for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Roaring Moon (Dragon/Dark) attacking Salamence
Dragon 2×, Dark 1×. Using only its own types, Roaring Moon hits Salamence for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Dark 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).
- Roaring Moon: Ice 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 4× (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.
Roaring Moon
- Protosynthesis. Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Size, generation and evolution
Roaring Moon is taller (2 m vs 1.5 m for Salamence), and Roaring Moon is heavier (380 kg vs 102.6 kg for Salamence).
| Detail | Salamence | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 2 m |
| Weight | 102.6 kg | 380 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence | Roaring Moon (does not evolve) |
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.
Roaring Moon (#1005) is a Dragon/Dark-type Paradox Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon. Roaring Moon does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Salamence and Roaring Moon in the Compare tool
- Salamence and Roaring Moon Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers