MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Salamence vs. Dragonite: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Salamence wins 3 and Dragonite 97.

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

Salamence — modern sprite

Salamence

DragonFlying
VS
Dragonite — modern sprite

Dragonite

DragonFlying

WIN RATE

SalamenceDragonite

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Salamence is faster than Dragonite (120 vs. 100 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Salamence: Dragon Claw hits Dragonite super effectively (×2) for 73.5–88% HP per hit.

Best answer of Dragonite: Outrage hits Salamence super effectively (×2) for 123.5–145.9% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Salamence
120
Dragonite
100

Salamence moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

1turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 1 turns.

Salamence → Dragonite

  • Dragon Claw122–146 HP73.5–88%×2
  • Crunch41–49 HP24.7–29.5%×1
  • Zen Headbutt41–49 HP24.7–29.5%×1

Dragonite → Salamence

  • Outrage210–248 HP123.5–145.9%×2
  • Dragon Rush174–206 HP102.4–121.2%×2
  • Aqua Tail26–31 HP15.3–18.2%×½

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Salamence

Crunch · Dragon Claw · Zen Headbutt · Focus Energy

Dragonite

Aqua Tail · Dragon Rush · Outrage · Safeguard

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

Salamence. At level 50 Salamence reaches 120 Speed, Dragonite only 100 — so Salamence moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Dragonite wins 97 and Salamence only 3. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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