Salandit

🎯 Best Counters Against Salandit

Top Pokémon to use when battling Salandit in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
7	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
8	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
9	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
10	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362

📖 Complete Salandit Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Salandit (#757) is a Poison/Fire-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,283 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Salandit has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Salandit in 2026.

📊 Salandit Stats Analysis

Salandit's Attack stat is 136 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Salandit may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 80 Defense (Below Average) and 134 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 350. Trainers should be mindful of Salandit's limited bulk. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Salandit's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Salandit Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Salandit depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Poison Fang (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Salandit has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Salandit PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Salandit can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Fire typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Grass, Fairy-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic, Water types.

Master League

In Master League, Salandit faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Salandit Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Salandit's effectiveness depends on its typing and 136 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Salandit use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Salandit in Pokémon GO

Salandit can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Salandit Evolution Guide

Salandit is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Salandit (#757) ← current
• Salazzle (#758) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Salandit in Pokémon GO

Shiny Salandit is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Salandit gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (741 - 801 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Salandit

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.