Embark on an epic adventure in *Pokémon Scarlet & Violet* and capture the mighty Salamence, a Dragon-type powerhouse! This formidable Pokémon, along with its evolutions Bagon and Shelgon, is a coveted addition to any trainer's team. However, a key detail to note is that Bagon is exclusive to *Pokémon Violet*. If you're aiming for a complete Paldean Pokédex in *Scarlet*, you'll need to acquire Bagon through trading or Pokémon HOME.
This guide will walk you through obtaining Bagon, evolving it into Salamence, and maximizing its potential in battle.
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Getting Started in Pokemon Scarlet & VioletGetting Started in Pokemon Scarlet & VioletHow-to GuidesHow-to GuidesHow to Catch PokemonHow to Catch Pokemon in TreesHow to Get a Pokemon with a Hidden AbilityHow to RunHow to Ride Koraidon and MiraidonHow to Unlock New Abilities for Koraidon and MiraidonHow to Heal PokemonHow To Breed PokemonHow to Hatch EggsHow to Catch Pokemon with High IVsHow to Terastallize PokemonHow to Find Tera PokemonHow to Respawn Wild Tera PokemonHow to Change a Pokemon's Tera TypeHow to Change a Pokemon's NatureHow to Check a Pokemon's Friendship LevelHow to Check a Pokemon's IVsHow to Reset a Pokemon's EVsHow to Rename a PokemonHow to Remember and Forget MovesHow to Check Active Sandwich EffectsHow to Open the PokedexHow to Change Hairstyle and ClothesHow to SaveHow to RestartHow to Use Mystery GiftHow to Craft TMsHow to Get League Points FastHow to Farm Money FastHow to Trade & Battle with FriendsHow to Get More Pokemon Storage BoxesHow to Unlock Save Game Rotom Phone CasesHow to Unlock 5 and 6-Star RaidsHow to Unlock 7-Star RaidsHow to Find All Ten Sights of PaldeaHow to Nuzlocke Pokemon Scarlet & VioletHow to Teach a Pokemon HowlHow to Make Shiny SandwichesHow to Use the Masuda Method to Shiny HuntHow to Teach Pokemon Egg MovesTips & TricksTips & TricksType Effectiveness ChartTips for BeginnersTips for Completing the PokedexFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow Many Pokemon Are There in the Paldea Pokedex?How Long Does it Take to Beat Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?Which Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Starter Pokemon is the Best?What Are the Best Natures for Sprigatito, Fuecoco & Quaxly?What do the Starter Evolutions Look Like?Can You Get All Three Starters?Can You Get Shiny Starters?Can You Breed Paradox Pokemon?What is the Best Badge Order in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?What is the Best Gym Order in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?What is the Best Titan Order in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?What is the Best Base Order in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?How Does the Academy Work?What Happens if You Play on Your Birthday?What Happens if You Pull Out the Ominous Black Stakes?What Are Mass Outbreaks?How Does Auto Heal Work?How Does Auto Battling Work?How Do Weather Effects Work?How Do Auctions Work?What is Hyper Training?How Do Sandwich Ingredients Work?How Long Do Sandwiches Last?How Do Feathers Work?Which Pokemon Evolve Through Friendship?Which Pokemon Evolve Based on Moves?Which Pokemon Evolve Through Trading?Are there any New Abilities in Gen 9?What Does Mold Breaker Do?How Does the Day/Night Cycle Work?What Are the Question Marks on the Map?When will Pokemon Home Compatibility Come to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?Main Story Guides & WalkthroughsMain Story Guides & WalkthroughsVictory RoadVictory RoadHow to Beat Katy (Cortondo Gym Guide)How to Beat Brassius (Artazon Gym Guide)How to Beat Iono (Levincia Gym Guide)How to Beat Kofu (Cascarrafa Gym Guide)How to Beat Larry (Medali Gym Guide)How to Beat Ryme (Montenevera Gym Guide)How to Beat Tulip (Alfornada Gym Guide)How to Beat Grusha (Glaseado Gym Guide)How to Beat the Elite Four (Pokemon League Guide)How to Beat Geeta (Champion Battle Guide)How to Beat Nemona (Final Rival Battle Guide)Gym Leader Rematch Teams (Post-Game)Path of LegendsPath of LegendsHow to Beat the Stony Cliff TitanHow to Beat the Open Sky TitanHow to Beat the Lurking Steel TitanHow to Beat the Quaking Earth TitanHow to Beat the False Dragon TitanHow to Beat Arven (Path of Legends Final Battle)Starfall StreetStarfall StreetHow to Beat Giacomo (Dark Crew Base Guide)How to Beat Mela (Fire Crew Base Guide)How to Beat Atticus (Poison Crew Base Guide)How to Beat Ortega (Fairy Crew Base Guide)How to Beat Eri (Fighting Crew Base Guide)How to Beat Clive (Pre Final Battle)How to Beat Cassiopeia (Final Battle)The Way HomeThe Way HomeThe Way Home Guide (Final Mission)What to Do After Completing the Main Story (Post-Game Content Guide)The Teal MaskThe Teal MaskHow to GuidesHow to GuidesHow to Claim Pre-Order BonusesHow to Start the Teal Mask DLCHow to Return to PaldeaHow to Get the Roto-StickHow to Get MochiHow to Get Picnic ChairsHow to Get More OutfitsHow to Get the Flash JinbeiHow to Find the 6 Wonders of KitakamiHow to Get Turtwig, Piplup, or ChimcharHow to Get the Glimmering CharmFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsHow Long Does it Take to Beat The Teal Mask?Can You Partner with Carmine Instead of Kieran?What's the Lovey-Dovey Pokemon?What’s inside of Jacq’s Egg?Which is Better: Ursaluna or Blood Moon Ursaluna?Miscellaneous Teal Mask GuidesMiscellaneous Teal Mask GuidesEvery Returning Pokemon in The Teal Mask & The Indigo Disk DLCEvery New Ability Introduced in The Teal MaskAll Kitakami Ogre Clan Locations and RewardsTips for Completing The Teal Mask's Kitakami PokedexTrade Codes for The Teal MaskThe Indigo DiskThe Indigo DiskHow Long Does it Take to Beat The Indigo Disk DLC?How to Start The Indigo Disk DLCHow to Get Every Starter Pokemon in The Indigo Disk DLCHow to Change Throwing StylesHow to Get BP FastHow to Use the Item PrinterHow to Unlock the Synchro MachineHow to Catch Alolan Form PokemonHow to Give Your Pokemon a Nice WashingLacey's Quiz AnswersHow to Beat AmarysHow to Make a Super-Spicy SandwichPokemon LocationsPokemon LocationsCollective GuidesCollective GuidesEvery Mythical & Legendary Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)Every Paradox Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)Every New Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)Every New Cross-Gen Evolution (& Where to Find Them)Every Paldean Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)Every Titan Pokemon (& Where to Find Them)Every Pokemon Exclusive to Scarlet (& Where to Find Them)Every Pokemon Exclusive to Violet (& Where to Find Them)The Strongest Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (& Where to Find Them)Every NPC Trade in Pokemon Scarlet & VioletTrade Codes for Every Version Exclusive PokemonLegendary, Mythical & Paradox PokemonLegendary, Mythical & Paradox PokemonHow to Get Wo-ChienHow to Get Chien-PaoHow to Get Ting-LuHow to Get Chi-YuHow to Get KoraidonHow to Get MiraidonHow to Get OkidogiHow to Get MunkidoriHow to Get FezandipitiHow to Get OgerponHow to Get TerapagosHow to Get KyogreHow to Get LunalaHow to Get MoltresHow to Get SpectrierHow to Get ZekromHow to Get MeloettaHow to Get Great Tusk (Paradox Donphan)How to Get Scream Tail (Paradox Jigglypuff)How to Get Brute Bonnet (Paradox Amoonguss)How to Get Flutter Mane (Paradox Misdreavus)How to Get Slither Wing (Paradox Volcorona)How to Get Sandy Shocks (Paradox Magneton)How to Get Roaring Moon (Paradox Salamence)How to Get Iron Bundle (Paradox Delibird)How to Get Iron Moth (Paradox Volcarona)How to Get Iron Thorns (Paradox Tyranitar)How to Get Iron Valiant (Paradox Gardevoir)How to Get Iron Jugulis (Paradox Hydreigon)Other PokemonOther PokemonGen 1 PokemonGen 1 PokemonHow to Get Bellsprout, Weepinbell & VictreebelHow to Get Charmander, Charmeleon & CharizardHow to Get Diglett & DugtrioHow to Get Diglett & DugtrioHow to Get DittoHow to Get Dratini, Dragonair & DragoniteHow to Get Eeevee & Every EeveelutionHow to Get Ekans & ArbokHow to Get Geodude, Graveler into GolemHow to Get Gastly, Haunter & GengarHow to Get Grimer & MukHow to Get Growlithe & ArcanineHow to Get Horsea, Seadra & KingdraHow to Get Magikarp & GyaradosHow to Get Magneton, Magnemite & MagnezoneHow to Get Mankey, Primeape & AnnihilapeHow to Get Pikachu & RaichuHow to Get Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath & PolitoedHow to Get Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-ZHow to Get Psyduck & GolduckHow to Get Rhyhorn, Rhydon, and RhyperiorHow to Get Sandshrew & SandslashHow to Get Scyther & ScizorHow to Get Shellder & CloysterHow to Get Slowpoke, Slowbro & SlowkingHow to Get Voltorb & ElectrodeHow to Get Vulpix & NinetalesGen 2 PokemonGen 2 PokemonHow to Get Aipom & AmbipomHow to Get Azurill, Marill & AzumarillHow to Get Cleffa, Clefairy & ClefableHow to Get Dunsparce & DudunsparceHow to Get Girafarig & FarigirafHow to Get Gligar & GliscorHow to Get Hoothoot & NoctowlHow to Get Hoppip, Skiploom & JumpluffHow to Get Houndour & HoundoomHow to Get Igglybuff, Jigglypuff & WigglytuffHow to Get Mareep, Flaaffy & AmpharosHow to Get Murkrow & HonchkrowHow to Get Phanpy & DonphanHow to Get Pineco & ForretressHow to Get Pupitar, Larvitar & TyranitarHow to Get Qwilfish & OverqwilHow to Get Sentret & FurretHow to Get Slugma & MagcargoHow to Get Sneasel & WeavileHow to Get Spinarak & AriadosHow to Get Stantler & WyrdeerHow to Get Sunkern & SunfloraHow to Get Swinub, Piloswine & MamoswineHow to Get Teddiursa & UrsaringHow to Get Tyrogue, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, & HitmontopHow to Get Wooper & QuagsireHow to Get Yanma & YanmegaGen 3 PokemonGen 3 PokemonHow to Get Bagon, Shelgon & SalamenceHow to Get Barboach & WhiscashHow to Get Beldum, Metang, & MetagrossHow to Get Corphish & CrawdauntHow to Get Duskull, Dusclops & DusknoirHow to Get Feebas & MiloticHow to Get Gulpin & SwalotHow to Get Lotad, Lombre & LudicoloHow to Get Makuhita & HariyamaHow to Get Meditite & MedichamHow to Get Nosepass & ProbopassHow to Get Poochyena & MightyenaHow to Get Seedot, Nuzleaf & ShiftryHow to Get Shroomish & BreloomHow to Get Shuppet & BanetteHow to Get Slakoth, Vigoroth & SlakingHow to Get Spoink & GrumpigHow to Get Swablu & AltariaHow to Get TorkoalHow to Get Volbeat & IllumiseHow to Get Wingull & PelipperGen 4 PokemonGen 4 PokemonHow to Get Bonsly & SudowoodoHow to Get Bronzor & BronzongHow to Get Buizel & FloatzelHow to Get Chingling & ChimechoHow to Get Cranidos & RampardosHow to Get Croagunk & ToxicroakHow to Get Drifloon & DrifblimHow to Get Finneon & LumineonHow to Get Gible, Gabite & GarchompHow to Get Happiny, Chansey & BlisseyHow to Get Munchlax & SnorlaxHow to Get PachirisuHow to Get Riolu & LucarioHow to Get Rotom & Every Rotom FormHow to Get Shellos & GastrodonHow to Get Shieldon & BastiodonHow to Get Shinx, Luxio & LuxrayHow to Get SpiritombHow to Get Starly, Staravia & StaraptorGen 5 PokemonGen 5 PokemonHow to Get Axew, Fraxure & HaxorusHow to Get Basculin & BasculegionHow to Get Cubchoo & BearticHow to Get Deerling & SawsbuckHow to Get Deino, Zweilous & HydreigonHow to Get Foongus & AmoongussHow to Get Gothita, Gothorita & GothitelleHow to Get Larvesta & VolcaronaHow to Get Litwick, Lampent & ChandelureHow to Get Mienfoo & MienshaoHow to Get Pawniard, Bisharp & KingambitHow to Get Petilil & LilligantHow to Get Rufflet & BraviaryHow to Get Sandile, Krokorok & KrookodileHow to Get Sewaddle, Swadloon & LeavannyHow to Get Timburr, Gurdurr & ConkeldurrHow to Get Zorua & ZoroarkGen 6 PokemonGen 6 PokemonHow to Get CarbinkHow to Get Chespin, Quilladin & ChesnaughtHow to Get Clauncher & ClawitzerHow to Get DedenneHow to Get Fennekin, Braixen & DelphoxHow to Get Flabebe, Floette & FlorgesHow to Get Fletchling, Fletchinder & TalonflameHow to Get Froakie, Frogadier & GreninjaHow to Get Goomy, Sliggoo & GoodraHow to Get Inkay & MalamarHow to Get Litleo & PyroarHow to Get Noibat & NoivernHow to Get Phantump & TrevenantHow to Get Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir & GalladeHow to Get Skiddo & GogoatGen 7 PokemonGen 7 PokemonHow to Get Crabrawler & CrabominableHow to Get Cutiefly & RibombeeHow to Get Grubbin, Charjabug & VikavoltHow to Get Jangmo-o, Hakamo-o & Kommo-oHow to Get Mareanie & ToxapexHow to Get MimikyuHow to Get MiniorHow to Get Mudbray & MudsdaleHow to Get OricorioHow to Get Rockruff & LycanrockHow to Get Salandit & SalazzleHow to Get Steenee & TsareenaHow to Get Yungoos & GumshoosGen 8 PokemonGen 8 PokemonHow to Get Applin, Flapple & AppletunHow to Get Arrokuda & BarraskewdaHow to Get Bloodmoon UrsalunaHow to Get Chewtle & DrednawHow to Get CramorantHow to Get Cufant & CopperajahHow to Get Dreepy, Drakloak & DragapultHow to Get Duraludon & ArchaludonHow to Get Galarian Meowth & PerrserkerHow to Get Impidimp, Morgrem & GrimmsnarlHow to Get Milcery & AlcremieHow to Get MorpekoHow to Get Rolycoly, Carkol & CoalossalHow to Get Rookidee & CorviknightHow to Get Scorbunny, Raboot & CinderaceHow to Get Sinistea & PolteageistHow to Get Skwovet & GreedentHow to Get Snom & FrosmothHow to Get Toxel & ToxtricityGen 9 PokemonGen 9 PokemonHow to Get Bramblin & BrambleghastHow to Get Capsakid & ScovillainHow to Get Cetoddle & CetitanHow to Get Charcadet, Armarouge & CeruledgeHow to Get Dipplin & HydrappleHow to Get Fidough & DachsbunHow to Get Finizen & PalafinHow to Get Flittle & EspathraHow to Get Frigibax, Arctibax & BaxcaliburHow to Get Gimmighoul & GholdengoHow to Get Glimmet & GlimmoraHow to Get Greavard & HoundstoneHow to Get Lechonk & OinkologneHow to Get Maschiff & MabosstiffHow to Get Nymble & LokixHow to Get Pawmi, Pawmo & PawmotHow to Get Poltchageist & SinistchaHow to Get Rellor & RabscaHow to Get Shroodle & GrafaiaiHow to Get Smoliv, Dolliv & ArbolivaHow to Get Tadbulb & Bellibolt How to Get Tandemaus & MausholdHow to Get Tarountula & SpidopsHow to Get Tinkatink, Tinkatuff & TinkatonHow to Get Varoom & RevavroomHow to Get Wattrel & KilowattrelHow to Get Wiglett & WugtrioItem GuidesItem GuidesStore Locations & Miscellaneous ItemsStore Locations & Miscellaneous ItemsHow to Find Every Chansey Supply LocationHow to Find Every Delibird Presents LocationHow to Find Every Picnic-Knacks LocationHow to Get the Shiny CharmHow to Get a Master BallHow to Get Every Type of Poke BallHow to Get Apricorn BallsHow to Get an Ability PatchHow to Get a Mirror HerbHow to Get a Slowpoke CupWhere to Buy Revival HerbsThe Best Places to Farm Defense EVsThe Best Places to Farm Sp. Defense EVsThe Best Places to Farm Sp. Attack EVsEvolution ItemsEvolution ItemsHow to Get Dusk StonesHow to Get an EverstoneHow to Get a Fire StoneHow to Get a King's RockHow to Get a Leaf StoneHow to Get a Metal CoatHow to Get a Moon StoneHow to Get a Razor ClawHow to Get a Shiny StoneHow to Get a Sun StoneHow to Get Sweet Apple & Tart AppleHow to Get a Thunder StoneHow to Get a Water StoneHeld ItemsHeld ItemsHow to Get an Ability ShieldHow to Get an Amulet CoinHow to Get an Assault VestHow to Get Black SludgeHow to Get a Booster EnergyHow to Get a Choice BandHow to Get a Choice ScarfHow to Get Choice SpecsHow to Get a Clear AmuletHow to Get a Covert CloakHow to Get a Destiny KnotHow to Get EvioliteHow to Get a Flame OrbHow to Get a Focus SashHow to Get LeftoversHow to Get a Life OrbHow to Get Light ClayHow to Get a Loaded DiceHow to Get a MetronomeHow to Get a Punching GloveHow to Get a Rocky HelmetHow to Get a Shell BellHow to Get a Soothe BellHow to Get a Terrain ExtenderHow to Get a Toxic OrbHow to Get a Twisted SpoonTMsTMsHow to Get the Draco Meteor TMHow to Get the Earthquake TMHow to Get the Fire Blast TMHow to Get the Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn & Hydro Cannon TMsHow to Get the Ice Beam TMHow to Get the Iron Defense TMHow to Get the Nasty Plot TMHow to Get the Stored Power TMHow to Get the Swords Dance TMHow to Get the Thunder TMHow to Get the Thunderbolt TMTera Raid EventsTera Raid EventsTera Raid BuildsTera Raid BuildsThe Best Azumarill Raid BuildThe Best Grimsnarl Raid BuildThe Best Iron Hands Raid BuildThe Best Slowbro, Gastrodon & Amoonguss BuildsThe Best Sylveon Raid BuildPrevious Tera Raid EventsPrevious Tera Raid EventsEevee Tera Raid Event Guide (November 2022)Charizard Tera Raid Event Guide (December 2022)Tyranitar & Salamence Tera Raid Event Guide (December 2022)Delibird Tera Raid Event Guide (December 2022)Cinderace Tera Raid Event Guide (January 2023)Dragapult & Hydreigon Tera Raid Event Guide (January 2023)Drifblim & Mismagius Tera Raid Event Guide (January 2023)Ceruledge & Armarouge Tera Raid Event Guide (February 2023)Tandemaus Tera Raid Event Guide (February 2023)Sylveon & Garchomp Tera Raid Event Guide (February 2023)Mightiest Mark Pikachu Tera Raid Event Guide (February 2023)Walking Wake & Iron Leaves Tera Raid Event Guide (March 2023)Decidueye Tera Raid Event Guide (March 2023)Blissey Tera Raid Event Guide (March 2023)Samurott Tera Raid Event Guide (March 2023)Ditto Tera Raid Event Guide (April 2023)Typhlosion Tera Raid Event Guide (April 2023)Inteleon Tera Raid Event Guide (April 2023)Chesnaught Tera Raid Event Guide (May 2023)Great Tusk & Iron Treads Tera Raid Event Guide (May 2023)Gimmighoul Tera Raid Event Guide (June 2023)
Quick Links Where to Find Bagon
While Bagon is exclusive to *Pokémon Violet*, several locations offer increased chances of encountering this elusive Pokémon:
Bagon Location in Pokémon Violet Explore the vast caves of the East Province (Area Three) for a higher probability of finding Bagon. Alternatively, a guaranteed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain in South Province (Area Five), southwest of the bridge connecting the grassy and rocky regions. Dalizapa Passage, north of The Great Crater of Paldea, offers another opportunity, with a deep hole leading to a cavern containing various rare Pokémon, including Bagon and Frigibax.
Finally, 3-star Tera Raids (unlocked after obtaining three Gym Badges) also offer a chance to encounter Bagon, although its Tera Type might differ from its standard type.
How to Get Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet
Since Bagon isn't naturally found in *Pokémon Scarlet*, trading or transferring via Pokémon HOME are your options:
How to Trade and Transfer Pokémon
Trading requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and participation in Union Circle groups. Transferring through Pokémon HOME offers a more streamlined approach. Simply move Bagon from a compatible game (e.g., *Pokémon Violet*, *Sword/Shield*, *Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl*) to your HOME Basic Box, then transfer it to your *Pokémon Scarlet* PC Boxes.
How to Evolve Bagon into Shelgon and Salamence
What Level Does Bagon Evolve Bagon evolves into Shelgon at level 30 and into Salamence at level 50. Auto-battling against appropriately leveled Pokémon, particularly Chansey (found in various locations throughout Paldea), or using Exp. Candy are efficient leveling methods.
You can also obtain Shelgon and Salamence through 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids respectively.
Is Salamence Good?
Salamence Strengths & Weaknesses Salamence, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a base stat total of 600, boasts high Attack and Speed. Its Dragon/Flying typing makes it effective against various Pokémon, but it's notably weak to Ice-type attacks (x4 weakness). An Adamant or Lonely Nature is recommended to maximize its offensive capabilities.
Stat Base Stat HP 95 Attack 135 Defense 80 Special Attack 110 Special Defense 80 Speed 100 Total 600
Super-effective against: Dragon
Weaknesses: Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock
Resistances: Grass (x1/4), Water, Fire, Fighting, Bug
Immunities: Ground
Recommended Moves Salamence's high Attack stat makes it ideal for physical moves like Dragon Claw. Iron Head (TM099) is a valuable addition to counter its Fairy and Rock weaknesses. If you prefer a Special Attacker build, a Timid Nature is more suitable, allowing for moves like Draco Meteor and Flamethrower.
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