Dragonite vs Salamence: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Dragonite | Stat | Salamence |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | HP | 95 |
| 134 | Attack | 135 |
| 95 | Defense | 80 |
| 100 | Sp. Atk | 110 |
| 100 | Sp. Def | 80 |
| 80 | Speed | 100 |
| 600 | Total | 600 |
Stat Spread
- Dragonite
- Salamence
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 2×. Salamence hits harder, its Attack of 135 topping the other's 134 by 1. Salamence outspeeds by 20 points (100 vs 80) and moves first. Dragonite is the bulkier wall, 31 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (286 vs 255).
Type Matchup
Dragonite → Salamence: 2×
Salamence → Dragonite: 2×
Dragonite
Weak toIce 4×Rock 2×Dragon 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Fire 0.5×Water 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Salamence
Weak toIce 4×Rock 2×Dragon 2×Fairy 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Fire 0.5×Water 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Dragonite vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (4×), Rock (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Fighting (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Salamence vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (4×), Rock (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Fighting (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Dragonite if…
- you want to eat hits — 31 more combined bulk
Choose Salamence if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 135 vs 134
- you want to move first — 20 more Speed
- you value raw HP (95)