Salamence vs Koraidon: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Salamence | Stat | Koraidon |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | HP | 100 |
| 135 | Attack | 135 |
| 80 | Defense | 115 |
| 110 | Sp. Atk | 85 |
| 80 | Sp. Def | 100 |
| 100 | Speed | 135 |
| 600 | Total | 670 |
Stat Spread
- Salamence
- Koraidon
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 2×. Koraidon outspeeds by 35 points (135 vs 100) and moves first. Koraidon is the bulkier wall, 60 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (315 vs 255).
Type Matchup
Salamence → Koraidon: 2×
Koraidon → 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×
Koraidon
Weak toFairy 4×Ice 2×Psychic 2×Dragon 2×
ResistsFire 0.5×Water 0.5×Electric 0.5×Grass 0.5×Bug 0.5×Rock 0.5×Dark 0.5×
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×). Koraidon vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), but resists Water (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Rock (0.5×), Electric (0.5×), Grass (0.5×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Salamence if…
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (4 vs 5)
Choose Koraidon if…
- you want to move first — 35 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 60 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (100)