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Salamence Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Salamence in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Salamence and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
3
Weaknesses
5
Resistances
1
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Salamence. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Salamence resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Salamence, either offensively or defensively.
Aron
steelrock
2× STAB damage • Resists dragon
2×Good
Lairon
steelrock
2× STAB damage • Resists dragon
2×Good
Aggron
steelrock
2× STAB damage • Resists dragon
2×Good
Dewgong
waterice
4× STAB damage
4×
Cloyster
waterice
4× STAB damage
4×
Jynx
icepsychic
4× STAB damage
4×
Lapras
waterice
4× STAB damage
4×
Articuno
ice
4× STAB damage
4×
Sneasel
darkice
4× STAB damage
4×
Swinub
iceground
4× STAB damage
4×
Piloswine
iceground
4× STAB damage
4×
Delibird
ice
4× STAB damage
4×
Smoochum
icepsychic
4× STAB damage
4×
Spheal
icewater
4× STAB damage
4×
Sealeo
icewater
4× STAB damage
4×
Walrein
icewater
4× STAB damage
4×
Snorunt
ice
4× STAB damage
4×
Glalie
ice
4× STAB damage
4×
Regice
ice
4× STAB damage
4×
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists flying
2×Good
