Salazzle

🎯 Best Counters Against Salazzle

Top Pokémon to use when battling Salazzle 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 Salazzle Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Salazzle (#758) is a Poison/Fire-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,836 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Salazzle can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Salazzle in 2026.

📊 Salazzle Stats Analysis

Salazzle's Attack stat is 228 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Salazzle a strong damage dealer.

With 130 Defense (Average) and 169 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 527. This gives Salazzle reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Salazzle's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Salazzle Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Salazzle depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Incinerate (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. Salazzle has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Salazzle PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Salazzle 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.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Salazzle reaches 2,479 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

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

💪 Salazzle Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Salazzle's effectiveness depends on its typing and 228 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Poison-type attacker. Best counters against Salazzle use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Salazzle in Pokémon GO

Salazzle 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.

🔄 Salazzle Evolution Guide

Salazzle is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Salandit (#757)
• Salazzle (#758) ← current — 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 Salazzle in Pokémon GO

Shiny Salazzle 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

Salazzle gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,680 - 1,770 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• 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 Salazzle

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