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 location strategies, trading methods, and evolution requirements. It also assesses Salamence's strengths, weaknesses, and optimal movesets.
Bagon Locations (Pokémon Violet):
Several locations in Pokémon Violet offer Bagon encounters:
- East Province (Area Three): This expansive area, rich in explorable caves, is a prime hunting ground.
- South Province (Area Five): A fixed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge connecting 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, containing Bagon and other rare Pokémon.
- 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've earned three Gym Badges, these raids offer a chance to encounter Bagon, potentially with a Hidden Ability. Note the Tera Type may differ from its standard typing.
Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet:
Since Bagon is Violet-exclusive, Scarlet players must obtain it through trading or Pokémon HOME:
- Trading: Utilize the Union Circle to connect with other players and trade for a Bagon. Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.
- Pokémon HOME: Transfer Bagon from compatible games (Sword/Shield, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, etc.) to your Scarlet save file. Detailed steps are provided below.
Pokémon HOME Transfer Steps:
- Open Pokémon HOME. Select the source game containing Bagon.
- Move Bagon to your Basic Box (leftmost box). Save and exit.
- Open your Pokémon Scarlet save file. Transfer Bagon from the Basic Box to a Scarlet PC Box.
- Save and exit. Bagon should now be in your chosen PC Box, and its Pokédex entry should be complete.
Evolving Bagon:
- Bagon to Shelgon: Level up Bagon to level 30.
- Shelgon to Salamence: Level up Shelgon to level 50. Exp. Candy (L, XL, M) significantly speeds up this process. Auto-battling against appropriately leveled Pokémon, such as Chansey (found in various locations), is also effective. 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids may also yield Shelgon and Salamence respectively.
Salamence Analysis:
Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon (600 base stat total), is a formidable asset.
- Stats: High Attack (135) makes it a potent physical attacker, while its Speed (100) ensures it strikes first.
- Type Effectiveness: Super effective against Dragon-type Pokémon, but vulnerable to Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, and Rock. Resists Grass, Water, Fire, Fighting, and Bug. Immune to Ground.
- Recommended Natures: Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) for physical builds; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special builds.
- Recommended Moves: Dragon Claw, Iron Head (TM099), and other physical or special moves depending on the build.
This comprehensive guide ensures you can successfully add Salamence to your Paldea Pokédex. Remember to adapt your strategy depending on whether you are playing Pokémon Scarlet or Violet.
