MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Garchomp vs. Salamence: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Garchomp wins 98 and Salamence 2.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Garchomp — modern sprite

Garchomp

DragonGround
VS
Salamence — modern sprite

Salamence

DragonFlying

WIN RATE

GarchompSalamence

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Garchomp is faster than Salamence (122 vs. 120 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Garchomp: Dragon Claw hits Salamence super effectively (×2) for 78.8–95.3% HP per hit.

Best answer of Salamence: Dragon Claw hits Garchomp super effectively (×2) for 66.7–79.8% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Garchomp
122
Salamence
120

Garchomp moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Garchomp → Salamence

  • Dragon Claw134–162 HP78.8–95.3%×2
  • Slash40–48 HP23.5–28.2%×1
  • Bite34–41 HP20–24.1%×1

Salamence → Garchomp

  • Dragon Claw122–146 HP66.7–79.8%×2
  • Crunch41–49 HP22.4–26.8%×1
  • Zen Headbutt41–49 HP22.4–26.8%×1

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Garchomp

Bulldoze · Bite · Slash · Dragon Claw

Salamence

Crunch · Dragon Claw · Zen Headbutt · Focus Energy

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Garchomp. At level 50 Garchomp reaches 122 Speed, Salamence only 120 — so Garchomp moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Garchomp wins 98 and Salamence only 2. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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