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, transferring via Pokémon HOME, evolution methods, and Salamence's viability in battle.
Where to Find Bagon (Pokémon Violet)
Bagon can be found in several locations within Pokémon Violet:
- East Province (Area Three): This expansive area features numerous caves ideal for exploration.
- South Province (Area Five): A fixed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge connecting the grassy and rocky regions.
- Dalizapa Passage: Located north of the Great Crater and south of Glaseado Mountain, this area contains a cavern with various rare Pokémon, including Bagon and Frigibax. Access it by riding your Koraidon or Miraidon and jumping down the hole or entering through a cavern entrance.
- 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've obtained three Gym Badges, you can encounter Bagon in these raids. Remember, its Tera Type may differ from its standard type. These raids may also offer Bagon with its Hidden Ability.
How to Get Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet
Since Bagon is exclusive to Pokémon Violet, obtaining it in Scarlet requires trading or transferring:
- Trading: Use the Union Circle to connect with other players and trade for a Bagon. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.
- Pokémon HOME: Transfer Bagon from compatible games like Pokémon Sword/Shield (Expansion Pass), Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, or other Pokémon HOME-compatible titles. Follow these steps:
- Open Pokémon HOME and select the source game.
- Move Bagon to your Basic Box. Save and exit.
- Open your Pokémon Scarlet game and transfer Bagon from the Basic Box to a PC Box.
- Save and exit.
Evolving Bagon and Shelgon
- Bagon to Shelgon: Level Bagon up to level 30.
- Shelgon to Salamence: Level Shelgon up to level 50. Exp. Candy (L, XL, or M) significantly speeds up this process. Auto-battling against appropriate-level Pokémon, such as Chansey (found in various locations), is another efficient method. You can also obtain Shelgon and Salamence from 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids, respectively.
Is Salamence Good?
Salamence, a Dragon/Flying-type pseudo-legendary (600 base stat total), remains a formidable Pokémon.
Salamence Stats:
- HP: 95
- Attack: 135
- Defense: 80
- Special Attack: 110
- Special Defense: 80
- Speed: 100
- Total: 600
Recommended Nature: Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) for physical sets; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special sets.
Strengths & Weaknesses:
- Strengths: Effective against Dragon, Fighting, Bug, Grass, and Steel types.
- Weaknesses: Ice (x4), Rock, Dragon, Fairy.
- Resistances: Fire, Water, Grass, Fighting, Bug.
- Immunity: Ground
Recommended Moves:
- Physical Set: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Iron Head (TM099), Outrage/Fly
- Special Set: Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Air Slash, Dragon Pulse
This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information to acquire and effectively utilize Bagon and its evolutions in your Pokémon journey.
