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, trading, evolution, and Salamence's viability in battle.
Bagon Locations (Pokémon Violet):
Bagon can be found in several areas:
- East Province (Area Three): This large area with numerous caves is a prime hunting ground.
- South Province (Area Five): A fixed 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, containing various rare Pokémon including Bagon and Frigibax.
- 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've earned three Gym Badges, Bagon will appear in 3-star raids, potentially with a different Tera Type or even its Hidden Ability.
Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet:
Since Bagon isn't naturally found in Scarlet, you'll need to trade with a Violet player or utilize Pokémon HOME:
- Trading: Use the Union Circle to connect with other players and trade. A 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 via Pokémon HOME. Instructions:
- 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 to Shelgon: Level up Bagon to level 30.
- Shelgon to Salamence: Level up Shelgon to level 50. Auto-battling against appropriate-level Pokémon (like Chansey, found in various locations) or using Exp. Candy is recommended for faster leveling.
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 (600 base stat total), remains a powerful Pokémon.
Stats:
- HP: 95
- Attack: 135
- Defense: 80
- Special Attack: 110
- Special Defense: 80
- Speed: 100
- Total: 600
Recommended Natures: Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense).
Type Effectiveness:
- Strengths: Effective against Dragon-type Pokémon.
- Weaknesses: Quadruple weakness to Ice, also weak to Fairy, Dragon, and Rock.
- Resistances: Resists Grass, Water, Fire, Fighting, and Bug.
- Immunity: Ground
Recommended Moves: Salamence's high Attack stat makes physical moves ideal (e.g., Dragon Claw). Iron Head (TM099) counters Fairy and Rock weaknesses. For a Special Attacker build, consider a Timid Nature and moves like Draco Meteor and Flamethrower.
This updated guide provides comprehensive information to help you acquire and effectively utilize Bagon and its evolutions in your Pokémon journey.
