Salamence appears to be based on a salamander, most likely the Hida salamander or Anderson’s Salamander combined with the archetypal fire-breathing European dragon. This is further backed up by Salamence featuring three prominent finlets on either side of its head, which can be interpreted as external gills. These external gills are typical for many species of amphibians.
Salamence may be a combination of salamander and menace, vengeance, vehemence, or violence (in regard to its brutal nature).
Bohmander is a combination of 暴行 bōkō (assault, outrage, or violent act) and salamander.
No: 373
English Name: Salamence
Japanese Name: Bomanda
Generation: 3
Type: Dragon, Flying
Species: Dragon Pokémon
Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie (hidden ability)
Evolution: Bagon > Shelgon > Salamence
Salamence is a quadruped, draconic Pokémon with a long, tapering tail. It is primarily blue with a gray lower jaw and thickly scaled underside. There are red markings on its throat, the underside of its tail, and stripes on the inner surface of its legs. Additionally, there are raised red ridges above its eyes. Three flat fins protrude from either side of its head, possibly acting in the same manner that a Canard would on an aircraft. It has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. Each of its short legs has three claws. This Pokémon’s powerful desire to fly triggered a mutation that allowed it to grow large, red wings. As an expression of joy, it flies around and releases blasts of fire. If enraged, it loses all sense of self and flies into an uncontrollable rampage, destroying everything around it until it tires itself out. This Pokémon is found living in rough terrain.
As Mega Salamence, its wings meld together into a single huge, crescent-shaped wing. According to the anime, the hard, yet very flexible properties of its wings allow them to be used as blades in mid-air battles. Its face, neck, body and tail are narrower, and its tail is noticeably shorter in length. The ridges above its eyes are now far less prominent, and it no longer possesses the thick, gray scaling over its lower jaw. Instead, the smooth red flesh underneath has been left exposed, increasing its streamline appearance. The upper pair of fins resting on the sides of its head are now elongated and tapered. The lower pair has not changed much. However, the middle set now take the form of quarter-arches, spanning towards the bridge of the nose. The remnants of its shelled underbelly have been drastically transformed into a segmented, more aerodynamic, vest-like armored frame. This frame encases its chest and shoulders with the pieces interlocking whenever Mega Salamence tucks in its front forelegs.
As a result of its Mega Evolution, Salamence becomes even more brutal than ever before, to the point where it is liable to turn against the Trainer who raised it. Because of this, Mega Salamence is feared as “the blood-soaked crescent”. Anything and anyone in Salamence’s path gets sliced in two by its bladelike wings, posing no interruption to its flight.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Salamence came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this Pokémon’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
Pokemon Sapphire: By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.
Pokemon Emerald: After many long years, its cellular structure underwent a sudden mutation to grow wings. When angered, it loses all thought and rampages out of control.
Pokemon FireRed: It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It becomes uncontrollable if enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Pokemon Diamond: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon Pearl: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon Platinum: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon HeartGold: It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
Pokemon Black: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon White: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon Black 2: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
pokemon White 2: As a result of its long-held dream of flying, its cellular structure changed, and wings grew out.
Pokemon X: It becomes uncontrollable if it is enraged. It destroys everything with shredding claws and fire.
Pokemon Y: It’s uncontrollable if enraged. It flies around spouting flames and scorching fields and mountains.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Salamence came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this Pokémon’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: By evolving into Salamence, this Pokémon finally realizes its long-held dream of growing wings. To express its joy, it flies and wheels all over the sky while spouting flames from its mouth.
Pokemon SUN: When angered, it loses all sense of itself and destroys everything around it. The destruction will continue until Salamence has tired itself out.
Pokemon MOON: It flies around on its wings, which have grown in at last. In its happiness, it gushes hot flames, burning up the fields it passes over.
