Salamence vs Dialga: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Salamence | Stat | Dialga |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | HP | 100 |
| 135 | Attack | 120 |
| 80 | Defense | 120 |
| 110 | Sp. Atk | 150 |
| 80 | Sp. Def | 100 |
| 100 | Speed | 90 |
| 600 | Total | 680 |
Stat Spread
- Salamence
- Dialga
Quick Verdict
Dialga owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Salamence with STAB. Dialga hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 150 topping the other's 135 by 15. Salamence outspeeds by 10 points (100 vs 90) and moves first. Dialga is the bulkier wall, 65 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (320 vs 255).
Type Matchup
Salamence → Dialga: 1×
Dialga → Salamence: 2×
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×
Dialga
Weak toFighting 2×Ground 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Normal 0.5×Water 0.5×Electric 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Rock 0.5×Steel 0.5×
Immune toPoison 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×). Dialga vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ground (2×), Fighting (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Rock (0.5×), Electric (0.5×), Grass (0.25×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Salamence if…
- you want to move first — 10 more Speed
Choose Dialga if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 150 vs 135
- you want to eat hits — 65 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (100)
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Salamence)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (2 vs 4)