Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Catch Bagon and Evolve It

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, trading, evolution, and Salamence's viability in battle.

Updated January 13, 2025

Bagon's Location (Pokémon Violet)

Several locations in Pokémon Violet yield Bagon:

• East Province (Area Three): This expansive area, rich with explorable caves, offers high chances of encountering Bagon.
• South Province (Area Five): A fixed spawn Bagon resides 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 features a deep hole accessible by Koraidon/Miraidon, harboring Bagon and other rare Pokémon.
• 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've earned three Gym Badges, participate in 3-star Tera Raids for a chance to encounter Bagon (Tera Type may vary). These raids may also yield Bagon with its Hidden Ability.

Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet

Since Bagon is Violet-exclusive, Pokémon Scarlet players must acquire it through trading or Pokémon HOME:

• Trading: Utilize the Union Circle to trade with a Pokémon Violet player. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.
• Pokémon HOME: Transfer Bagon from compatible games (Sword/Shield, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, etc.) via Pokémon HOME. Instructions:
  1. Move Bagon to your HOME Basic Box.
  2. Open your Pokémon Scarlet game and transfer Bagon to a PC Box.

Evolving Bagon

• Bagon to Shelgon: Level Bagon to 30.
• Shelgon to Salamence: Level Shelgon to 50. Utilize auto-battling (against Chansey for efficient EXP gain), or Exp. Candy. 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids also offer chances to obtain Shelgon and Salamence, respectively.

Salamence's Battle Viability

Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary (600 base stat total), is a formidable Pokémon.

• Stats: HP: 95, Attack: 135, Special Attack: 110, Defense: 80, Special Defense: 80, Speed: 100
• Recommended Nature: Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) for physical builds; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special builds.
• Strengths: High Attack, good Speed, diverse movepool.
• Weaknesses: Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock.
• Resistances: Grass, Water, Fire, Fighting, Bug.
• Immunities: Ground.
• Recommended Moves (Physical): Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Iron Head (TM099), Outrage.
• Recommended Moves (Special): Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, Hurricane, Dragon Pulse.

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