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 locating Bagon, transferring it to Scarlet, and evolving it.
Finding Bagon (Pokémon Violet):
Bagon can be found in several locations within Pokémon Violet:
- East Province (Area Three): This expansive area boasts numerous caves ideal for exploration.
- South Province (Area Five): A fixed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge between the 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, offering various rare Pokémon including Bagon and Frigibax.
- 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 offer Bagon with its Hidden Ability.
Obtaining Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet:
Since Bagon is Violet-exclusive, you must acquire it through trading or Pokémon HOME:
- 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 Bagon from compatible games (Sword/Shield, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, etc.) following these steps:
- Move Bagon to your HOME Basic Box.
- Open your Pokémon Scarlet game and transfer Bagon from the Basic Box to a PC Box.
Evolving Bagon:
Bagon evolves into Shelgon at level 30 and into Salamence at level 50. Efficient leveling methods include:
- Auto-battling: Use the auto-battle feature against appropriately leveled Pokémon (Chansey is recommended for experience).
- Exp. Candy: Utilize Exp. Candy L, XL, or M to quickly level up Bagon and Shelgon.
Shelgon and Salamence can also be obtained from 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids, respectively.
Is Salamence Good?
Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon, boasts a base stat total of 600.
- Stats: HP: 95, Attack: 135, Sp. Attack: 110, Defense: 80, Sp. Defense: 80, Speed: 100
- Nature: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) are recommended for physical attackers; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special attackers.
- Type Effectiveness: Super effective against Dragon; weak to Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock; resistant to Grass, Water, Fire, Fighting, Bug; immune to Ground.
- Recommended Moves: Physical attackers: Dragon Claw, Iron Head (TM099), and others. Special attackers: Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, and others.
This comprehensive guide ensures you can successfully add Salamence to your Pokémon Scarlet and Violet team.
